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Post-distribution Monitoring: Cash for protection

16 December 2024 — By Orkun Burak Yürekl, Onur Koçak

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This PDM survey, conducted by Türk Kızılay, evaluated the effectiveness, accessibility, and impact of the CfP assistance provided to individuals following the February 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye. The survey collected insights from individuals across the most affected provinces, focusing on their experiences and satisfaction with the support they received.

The results show that communication efforts were largely successful, with most individuals receiving the necessary information about the assistance. 10 per cent of these individuals faced challenges in understanding eligibility criteria and withdrawal procedures, particularly those with literacy or language barriers. Addressing these gaps is essential to ensure that all individuals understand the assistance process.

Safety was a key strength of the programme, with very few concerns reported.

The assistance was delivered in a way that maintained the safety and privacy of the individuals, with any issues being promptly resolved.
Overall satisfaction with the assistance was high, with 99 per cent of individuals finding the assistance helpful or very helpful. However, 20 per cent of individuals felt that the provided cash amount needed to be increased given the rising living costs and specific financial needs. This suggests that a review of the assistance levels may be necessary to better meet the needs of all individuals.

The impact of the assistance was positive, with 88 per cent of individuals reporting improvements in their living conditions and well-being. The assistance was primarily utilised for essential needs such as healthcare (reported by 51 per cent of individuals) and food (31 per cent), directly aligning with the protection sector’s focus on ensuring vulnerable populations’ safety, dignity, access, participation, and well-being. Additionally, the assistance played a crucial role in strengthening household communication and relationships, further supporting the broader protection objectives of fostering social cohesion and reducing vulnerabilities in crisis-affected communities.