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Digital Lifelines: How the Kenya Red Cross Society transforms cash assistance with the 121 platform

12 June 2024 — By 510 - an initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross

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 so they can meet their needs autonomously and with dignity. With the continued use of cash assistance as a tool for providing timely humanitarian aid, the National Society is looking to channel digital technology to make this response modality more efficient. This is where the Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital initiative, 510, comes in: to enhance the delivery of cash assistance in a user-friendly and data-responsible way, the Kenya Red Cross Society has partnered with 510 in implementing the 121 Platform to deliver cash to over 8,000 households in the counties of Turkana, Baringo and West Pokot.

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