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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
23 March 2022
CALP Network (2021) Toolbox – Linking Humanitarian CVA and Social Protection
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CaLPToolbox bringing together a key set of 150+ practical resources, guidance and templates all in one place.
23 March 2022
Ukraine Refugee Response: Lessons Learnt from the Greece Refugee Response
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LearningBlog reflecting on the lessons learnt from the Greece Refugee Response.
23 March 2022
How can humanitarian responses support social protection in Ukraine?
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Institute of Development StudiesA briefing on existing social protection systems in Ukraine, and how these systems are affected by and responding to the current crisis.
23 March 2022
Ukraine – Can social protection be sustained and support a humanitarian response?
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CIDTCIDT brief outlining the challenges facing Ukraine’s social protection system.
22 March 2022
ALNAP Ukraine Response Portal
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ALNAPALNAP Ukraine Response Portal
22 March 2022
ALNAP report
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ALNAPLearn, plan and adapt: some key lessons for the response to the conflict in Ukraine.
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