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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.
Read more in the article below
What is Early and Anticipatory Action?
Key Resources
27 February 2020
ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review – Documentary (9’05”)
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ICHA, Kenya Red CrossThis 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…
27 February 2020
Short video – ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review (2’21”)
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ICHA, Kenya Red CrossShort 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.
1 February 2020
Piloting Financial Service Providers in Pakistan
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BRC, Cash HubThis 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.
10 December 2019
Cash Preparedness, Niger Red Cross
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BRC, Niger Red CrossShort 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…
1 December 2019
Investing in Cash and Voucher Coordination in Kenya
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BRC, Cash HubCase 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.
1 October 2019
Case Study: Drought Early Warning Early Action: Using Cash Assistance
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BRC, Kenya Red CrossCase study on the use of drought early warning to implement early actions in the context of food insecurity. These included pre-registration of vulnerable households and multi-purpose cash transfers in…
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