Cash and Voucher Assistance

Introduction

Cash transfer programming refers to all programmes where cash (or vouchers for goods or services) is provided directly to affected people to meet one or several basic humanitarian needs. Evidence indicates that cash is almost universally preferred by beneficiaries, and that it can be an effective and efficient means of delivering assistance where markets and operational contexts permit. Cash transfer programming is being scaled up across the humanitarian system and can be delivered through mechanisms including vouchers, electronic payment systems or direct cash delivery. (OCHA, 30 Aug 2018)

Overview

Key Resources

Cash and Vocher Assistance (CVA) and COVID-19

Cash and Voucher Assistance reports

Poland + 1 more

Ukraine Emergency – UNHCR Poland Cash Assistance Factsheet (13 May 2022)

KEY FIGURES Over 70,000 refugees from Ukraine enrolled for cash assistance in Poland 95% of the refugees enrolled are women (48%) and children (47%) US$14.7 million disbursed so far to assist...

Ukraine + 3 more

Bi-Weekly Factsheet on the CASH for Protection Taskforce (C4PTF) in Ukraine & Neighbouring Countries #4 13/05/2022

This Factsheet is produced on a bi-weekly basis for Protection and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) specialists who are considering, planning for, or already using CVA integrated into protection...

Yemen

Cash Consortium of Yemen (CCY) - Special Update 05: Differences Between Mean and Median in IRG and DFA Areas with Exchange Rate and Transfer Amount

Key Findings: • The graphs show the mean and median of the total SMEB, with either dry beans or canned beans; across both the IRG and DFA areas, with corresponding exchange rates and transfer values...