Resources
Here, you will find information on projects and strategies, tools, and resources related to SDC's cash and voucher assistance.
Highlighted Projects and Missions
Rapid Response: Cash for Work in Haiti
After Hurricane Matthew's destruction in Haiti in October 2016, Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA) acted swiftly. A Rapid Response team was deployed to severely affected regions. SHA introduced a "Cash for Work" initiative, aiding 2,000 households with income support for debris removal and road clearance. Collaborating with others, SHA also addressed immediate water and shelter needs.
Multipurpose Cash for Recovery: Locally-led Humanitarian Action in Guatemala
In late 2020, Guatemala grappled with severe crises as Tropical Depressions Eta and Iota struck, causing loss of life and extensive damage. Switzerland responded by deploying the GIAR and EEL teams, working with local partners to deliver aid and implement monetary distribution projects, empowering affected communities.
Linking Cash Transfers with Social Protection in Sri Lanka
Insights into a Swiss Humanitarian Aid member's secondment mission with WFP
Cash for Host Families in Aceh, Indonesia
In December 2004, a 8.9 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami devastated Aceh, Indonesia, along with other regions. This natural disaster led to significant loss of life and widespread destruction, prompting the Indonesian Government's appeal for international assistance. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) acted swiftly, implementing an emergency response project known as Cash for Host Families.
