Cash in emergencies

Cash in Emergencies focuses on cash 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 assistance in emergencies.

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11 July 2024

The use of cash and vouchers to assist migrants in transit in Montenegro

Type:

Research

Organization:

British Red Cross, IFRC, Red Cross Society of Montenegro

This study analyses the feasibility of cash and vouchers assistance (CVA) as a support modality in migration programming in the context of transit migration and focuses on the initiatives of…

  • Emergencies
  • Migration

22 May 2024

Post-Distribution Monitoring Survey – Kizilay ESEN Card – Türkiye

Type:

PDM

Organization:

IFRC, Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay)

This Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) was carried out to assess the impact of Kızılay ESEN assistance on the socioeconomic conditions of recipients, with a particular focus on their level of expenditure,…

  • Cash in Turkiye
  • Emergencies

18 March 2024

ESSN Learning Consolidation summary report

Type:

Report

Organization:

IFRC, Turkish Red Crescent

This summary report, compiled by TRC and IFRC, took a deep dive into three key areas: a) Data-driven approach, b) Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA), and c) Shock responsiveness. The…

  • Cash in Turkiye
  • Emergencies

5 March 2024

Western Nepal Earthquake: Rapid Market Assessment summary

Type:

Research

Organization:

Nepal Red Cross Society

This rapid assessment aims to understand the current market conditions after the November 2023 Western Nepal Earthquake, identifies the most critical needs, and assesses the potential impact of the crisis…

  • Emergencies

14 February 2024

AccessRC Pilot programme for Cash and Voucher Assistance in Colombia

Type:

Video

Organization:

Cruz Roja Colombiana, IFRC

This video produced by Colombia Red Cross demonstrates the capabilities of the AccessRC app, which was piloted in Cundinamarca, Soacha. In the use of this app, individuals were able to…

  • AccessRC
  • Emergencies
  • Cash technology

13 July 2023

Onward Bound: Evaluating Cash and Voucher Assistance for Migrants on Sahel’s Migration Trail

Type:

Research

Organization:

British Red Cross, Samuel Hall

This research provides evidence on the opportunities and challenges to integrate cash and vouchers assistance (CVA) as a support modality in migration programming in the context of transit migration in…

  • Emergencies
  • Migration

In partnership with:

British Red Cross