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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?
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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…
25 February 2025
CVA Newsletter – Nepal Red Cross – July to December 2024
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Nepal Red Cross SocietyAn overview of the latest updates on the CVA work of the Nepal Red Cross between July and December 2024.
22 January 2025
Transforming Lives: the impact of cash assistance on people’s wellbeing – A Case Study from Syria
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentIn response to the 2023 earthquake, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, supported by various humanitarian partners, implemented a multipurpose cash assistance programme to provide relief to affected families. Over 49,000…
22 January 2025
One Movement Approach for Cash Coordination – Syria Case Study from Syria 2023 Earthquake emergency response
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentThe Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) provided cash assistance to more than 205.000 people in response to the devastating earthquake that struck in February 2023. In addition, they assisted 122,525…
22 January 2025
Evaluation of the 2023 Earthquake and 2023-2024 Winterisation Cash Assistance Responses – Syrian Arab Red Crescent
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentThe Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) conducted an evaluation to assess the impact of assistance on households, which included a desk review, post-distribution surveys, focus group discussions and one-to-one discussions…
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