Chiara Genovese

Chiara has worked as Cash Advisor at Mercy Corps in Lebanon since September 2023. She supports the delivery of multi-purpose cash assistance to poor and vulnerable Lebanese families that fall through the cracks of the social safety nets. Previously, Chiara worked in CAMEALEON for five years, conducting independent monitoring of the WFP multi-purpose cash programme for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Chiara’s interests include the self-reliance outcomes of multi-purpose cash assistance, downwards accountability mechanisms and the role of social assistance to protect and promote well-being.