- IFRC Adopts 121 Platform: Innovative Digital Cash and Voucher AssistanceThe Netherlands Red Cross proudly announces that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has adopted its 121 Platform in contribution to the network’s commitment to delivering 50% of humanitarian aid in the form of cash by 2025.… Read more: IFRC Adopts 121 Platform: Innovative Digital Cash and Voucher Assistance
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Digital Lifelines: How the Kenya Red Cross Society Transforms Cash Assistance With the 121 Platform
As a result of climate-induced extreme weather, large populations in Kenya are experiencing acute food insecurity. To protect lives and livelihoods, the Kenya Red Cross Society has been distributing cash among affected communities… Read more…
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Together For Localised Humanitarian Action in Uganda
The challenges facing the humanitarian sector today are multifaceted, ranging from health crises to an increase in climate-induced disasters. Uganda is no stranger to this phenomenon, with regular exposure to floods, droughts, landslides… Read more…
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Strengthening Cash Assistance in Ukraine: Collaborative Digital Solutions in Action
The escalation of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, combined with harsh winter temperatures, has exacerbated living conditions for affected communities. In response, the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement has come together, with the… Read more…
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Zambia’s Early Action Protocols: A Collaborative Journey
Zambia, significantly affected by climate change, faces the dual threats of floods and droughts. The Zambia Red Cross Society in close coordination with key stakeholders diligently addresses the needs of communities and works to reduce the… Read more…
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Leveraging Localized Flood Models in Malawi’s Battle Against Rising Waters
Over the past five decades, Malawi has experienced 21 major floods, with projections of these events further increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. The impact of these floods is huge:… Read more…
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Reaching People Affected with Helpful Information
Migration and displacement pose some of the biggest humanitarian challenges of our time. At the end of 2022, 108.4 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced as a result of ongoing and new conflicts.… Read more…