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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21 March 2020

Tip sheet: Cash and Voucher Assistance and COVID-19

Type:

Tip sheet

Organization:

ICRC

Tool with practical recommendations to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through ongoing Cash and Voucher Assistance, inform the adaptation of CVA in the context of COVID-19, and promote sensitivity…

  • Cash and COVID-19
  • Cash in emergencies
  • National society cash readiness

27 February 2020

ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review – Documentary (9’05”)

Type:

Video

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

This short documentary (9’05”) focuses of the implementation of a shelter recovery programme using a mixed approach including community participation, cash and voucher assistance, and innovative technology (RedRose) to respond…

  • Africa
  • Cash and shelter
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

27 February 2020

Short video – ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review (2’21”)

Type:

Video

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

Short video offering an overview (2’21”) of the implementation of a shelter recovery programme using a mixed approach including community participation, cash and voucher assistance, and innovative technology (RedRose) to respond to floods in Kenya in 2018.

  • Africa
  • Cash and shelter
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

1 February 2020

Piloting Financial Service Providers in Pakistan

Type:

Case study

Organization:

BRC, Cash Hub

This case study reviews the experience of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society’s investment in piloting financial service providers to strengthen its capacity to respond with CVA.

  • Asia-Pacific
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Development programme

10 December 2019

Cash Preparedness, Niger Red Cross

Type:

Video

Organization:

BRC, Niger Red Cross

Short interview with the Secretary General of the Niger Red Cross, who explains the work of the National Society in relation to cash preparedness and cash programming in the context…

  • Africa
  • Cash in emergencies
  • National society cash readiness
  • Video

1 December 2019

Investing in Cash and Voucher Coordination in Kenya

Type:

Case study

Organization:

BRC, Cash Hub

Case study focusing on CVA coordination in Kenya and the need to invest in the right cash coordination architecture in advance to strengthen the overall impact of CVA.

  • Africa
  • Cash and social protection
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Development programme

In partnership with:

British Red Cross