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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4 February 2026

CVA Prepositioned Case Study: Eswatini Hailstorm Emergency Response

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, BRC, Cash Hub

This report presents a case study of the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society’s rapid cash‑based emergency response to the November and December 2025 hailstorms in Eswatini. It outlines how prepositioned…

  • cash assistance
  • Emergencies
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30 January 2026

Emergency cash assistance: Making it work for migrants

Type:

Report

Organization:

British Red Cross

This report explores the barriers migrants face in accessing cash assistance and the challenges National Societies encounter in delivering this support safely and effectively. It includes real examples of cash…

  • cash assistance
  • Emergencies
  • Migration

6 November 2025

Vanuatu Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance: PDM report

Type:

post distribution monitoring

Organization:

IFRC, Vanuatu Red Cross Society

Discover how the Vanuatu Red Cross Society supported 1,500 vulnerable households after the December 2024 earthquake through multi-purpose cash assistance. Read the 2025 Post Distribution Monitoring Report for insights on…

  • Emergencies

7 August 2025

Cash Voucher Assistance – Earthquake Recovery 2025

Type:

Video

Organization:

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

This powerful short film documents the Vanuatu Red Cross Society’s Cash Voucher Assistance (CVA) program, launched in response to the devastating earthquake that struck on December 17, 2024. The film…

  • cash assistance
  • cash coordination
  • Earthquake
  • Emergencies

7 August 2025

Cash for Shelter Repair – Earthquake Recovery 2025

Type:

Video

Organization:

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

This film captures the Vanuatu Red Cross Society’s Cash for Shelter Repair initiative, part of the ongoing response to the December 17, 2024 earthquake. Through this program, affected households received…

  • Earthquake
  • Emergencies
  • Shelter

23 July 2025

CVA in Emergencies session – 2025 Hurricane Season and Other Emergencies Preparedness Conference IFRC Americas

Type:

Video

Organization:

IFRC

CVA in Emergencies session – 2025 Hurricane Season and Other Emergencies Preparedness Conference IFRC Americas

  • AccessRC
  • Americas Community of Practice
  • Emergencies

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British Red Cross