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Cash in Türkiye
Learning from the Turkish Red Crescent’s comprehensive humanitarian cash programmes in Türkiye
The Turkish Red Crescent (Türk Kızılay) has been at the forefront of large-scale humanitarian cash programming for the last decade. Its sector-leading Kızılaykart Platform enables simultaneous implementation of multiple cash assistance programmes, through the ‘Kızılaykart’ (debit card).
A series of cash assistance programmes are currently supporting vulnerable adults and children living under Temporary Protection, International Protection (applicant status and status holder) or Humanitarian Residence Permit in Türkiye, along with those affected by the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes.
Find further information and resources on the Kızılaykart cash-based assistance programmes here: (EN) (TR)
From 2020 to 2023 the Turkish Red Crescent and the IFRC, with funding from the European Union, implemented the Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) – which was the largest humanitarian cash programme in the world.
Via the ESSN, more than 1.5 million refugees living in Türkiye received regular monthly cash assistance, enabling people to decide for themselves how to cover their essential needs such as food, rent, medicine, transport and other bills. In 2023 the programme was handed over to the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services, who continue implementing the now renamed Social Safety Net (SSN) programme in partnership with the Turkish Red Crescent.
Click here to access the IFRC Go Platform Dashboard for Turkiye
ESSN Learning Exchange
In December 2023 the IFRC and Türk Kızılay organised an Emergency Social Safety Net (ESSN) Learning Exchange event, with the support of the Cash Hub. The event, held in-person in Ankara and attended by remote participants online, was a part of proceedings marking the formal conclusion and handover of the ESSN.
The overall aim of the Learning Exchange was to use experience from ESSN implementation to contribute to the broader body of knowledge on humanitarian emergency cash and social protection programming.
Key sessions looked at the ESSN journey since its inception in 2016; community engagement and accountability (CEA) in large-scale CVA programming; innovative uses of data supporting ESSN design and implementation; programme adaptability and shock responsiveness; the value of positive campaigning via lessons from the ESSN’s unique story telling project; and at enablers for the successful implementation of a large-scale nexus programme.
ESSN Learning Hub: all the key resources produced by Türk Kızılay and the IFRC
ESSN monthly reports: key programmatic highlights
Kahramanmaraş Earthquake response: Find the latest resources
After the earthquake: Rapid Market Mapping and Minimum Expenditure Basket (MEB) analysis
18 March 2024
ESSN Learning Consolidation summary report
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ReportOrganization:
IFRC, Turkish Red CrescentThis 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…
13 March 2024
Echoes in MENA: CVA Newsletter issue #1
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NewsletterOrganization:
Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRCThis newsletter is the first in a series focusing on CVA in MENA and summarises key activities from 2023 and upcoming events
12 March 2024
YRCS CVA Lesson Learnt Workshop Report
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ReportOrganization:
ICRC, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentThe Yemeni Red Crescent Journey on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) capacity building aims to enhancing humanitarian rapid response, in an accountable manner and at scalable way during emergencies, recovery,…
5 March 2024
AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment overview and walkthrough
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VideoOrganization:
IFRCThe video offers a comprehensive overview of the AccessRC digital self-enrollment model, showcasing its features and functionalities through a step-by-step walkthrough of the app and provides insights into how the…
5 March 2024
AccessRC Digital Self-Enrolment Model overview
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LearningThis presentation provides an overview of the AccessRC app, including background information, functionality and operability
5 March 2024
Western Nepal Earthquake: Rapid Market Assessment summary
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ResearchOrganization:
Nepal Red Cross SocietyThis 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…
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