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How can we Distinguish a ‘supporting community led response’ from a Group Cash Transfer?

This document aims to contribute to our understanding of the similarities and differences of supporting community led response (sclr) and Group Cash Transfers (GCTs), given their increased use in recent years. This is an evolving space and not every practitioner will agree with every nuance presented.

17 January 2025 — By Local to Global Protection, CALP Network

What you’ll find in this document: 

Definitions of supporting community led responses (sclr) and Group Cash Transfers (GCTs): This discussion paper presents the current broad understanding and narrative distinction reached between the CALP Network and Local to Global Protection, based on discussions that have been taking place between the sclr and GCT practitioners and key stakeholders. This is underpinned by the crucial need to support community led responses.  

Important considerations for funding efforts and coordination within the international architecture: Clarity in definitions, especially when applying for funding, is important to not only build awareness but to highlight the potential complementarity and in challenging the conventional aid system. Additionally, the discussion paper sheds light on how coordination differs between the two.  

Challenges: Caution should be taken when challenges and risks are being appraised and addressed to avoid unintended consequences on existing mutual aid structures. The discussion paper presents the challenges that practitioners should continuously reflect on including, but not limited to, quality, emergency relief vis-à-vis transformation, and the limited space in humanitarian coordination and the cluster systems to accommodate both sclr and GCTs clearly and consistently.  

Tools, resources and contacts: Relevant information to learn more about sclr and GCTs are included, and practitioners are encouraged to reach out, as needed.