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Emergencies and Early Action
In recent years, early action has emerged as a promising approach to mitigate the impact of disasters and crises before they occur. One key element of anticipatory action is the use of cash transfers as a tool for early response. In times of crises, getting the right resources to those in need is crucial.
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. Watch the short video How the Red Cross uses Cash in Emergencies below to find out more.
Cash and Early Action
Anticipatory action seeks to reduce the negative impact of disasters by providing assistance to populations before a forecasted disaster occurs. Disasters are often predictable, and the science used to forecast them is increasingly reliable. Through the effective use of forecasts, risk analysis and early-warning information, it is now possible to put in place the actions and financing required to act before a disaster hits.
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What is Early and Anticipatory Action?
Key Resources
7 August 2025
Cash Voucher Assistance – Earthquake Recovery 2025
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Vanuatu Red Cross SocietyThis 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…
7 August 2025
Cash for Shelter Repair – Earthquake Recovery 2025
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Vanuatu Red Cross SocietyThis 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…
31 July 2025
Monsoon Pilot 2024: Digital & Blockchain Technologies in Anticipatory Action
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Danish Red Cross, IFRC, Nepal Red Cross SocietyIn September 2024, the readiness stage was activated for Nepal’s Babai and Karnali River Basins, prompting anticipatory actions in Bardiya and Kailali districts. To improve coordination, transparency, and accountability during…
23 July 2025
CVA in Emergencies session – 2025 Hurricane Season and Other Emergencies Preparedness Conference IFRC Americas
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IFRCCVA in Emergencies session – 2025 Hurricane Season and Other Emergencies Preparedness Conference IFRC Americas
8 April 2025
Providing cash and voucher assistance in Brazil
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American Red CrossIn late April 2024, the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul suffered from what authorities called the worst disaster in the state’s history. Heavy rains caused unprecedented flooding that…
27 March 2025
Cash Assistance for Anticipatory Action and Resilience
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Nepal Red Cross SocietyIn this video, the Nepal Red Cross Society showcases its shift from traditional cash and voucher assistance (CVA) in emergency response to an Anticipatory Action approach, where CVA plays a…
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