Cash in emergencies
Cash in Emergencies focuses on cash-based assistance programming in the immediate aftermath of a sudden onset disaster. Explore this page for case studies, lessons learned and other informational materials on cash-based assistance in emergencies.
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01 Jan 2019
Mainstreaming cash-based programming at Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan
Type: Case study
Organisation: Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan
This fact sheet gives an overview of the progress achieved since 2017 in Kyrgyzstan, as a result of efforts to mainstream cash-based programming brought forward by the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan (RCSK) in collaboration with the Swiss Red Cross.
01 Jan 2019
Evaluation of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Cash Preparedness Support
Type: Evaluation
Organisation: ICRC, IFRC
This report evaluates the cash preparedness approaches implemented by the American Red Cross, British Red Cross, the Danish Red Cross and the IFRC from 2015-2017, with consideration of the IFRC cash preparedness pilots that took place in 2012-2013.
10 Sep 2018
Cash Transfer Programming in Armed Conflict: The ICRC’s Experience
Type: Research
Organisation: ICRC
ICRC's experience and evidence show that cash is an essential tool in humanitarian action in armed conflict and a valuable option in responding to a wide range of the needs people have in such situations.
01 Aug 2018
Humanitarian cash and financial inclusion: Kenya case study
Type: Research
Organisation: Humanitarian Outcomes, British Red Cross, Kenya Red Cross
This research has the goal to further the evidence base on whether and how humanitarian cash transfers can foster the financial inclusion of crisis affected people focusing on two Kenya Red Cross projects in Kilifi and the Tana Delta where cash was delivered using M-Pesa.
01 Aug 2018
Humanitarian cash and financial inclusion: Nigeria case study
Type: Research
Organisation: Humanitarian Outcomes, British Red Cross, ICRC
This research has the goal to further the evidence base on whether and how humanitarian cash transfers can foster the financial inclusion of crisis affected people through a review of a “cash for livelihoods” programme implemented by ICRC in Nigeria.
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