Guidance on Provision of Cash and In-kind Support for Protection

Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) has emerged as an increasingly utilized modality of assistance in humanitarian contexts, delivering greater choice, dignity, and rights realization to conflict and crisis. This type of assistance aims to reduce the risk of harm to households and groups by providing them with the support they need to protect themselves and their families. It also gives affected populations the flexibility and agency to prioritize and meet their specific needs by empowering them to make decisions based on their unique circumstances and preferences.

This document been developed to provide clear and consistent guidance on providing this type of assistance aiming to

• Unify cash interventions across all protection partners.
• Optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring meaningful outcomes for at heightened risk households and communities.
• Mitigate exposure to additional protection risks and impacts
• Foster resilience at the community level

It is essential to highlight that this document is being provided with the current understanding and may be subject to revision soon to align with any changes regarding the context and protection needs. Should such changes occur, this document will need to be reviewed and updated accordingly.