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Action Before Disaster Strikes: The impacts of anticipatory cash transfers on climate resiliencein Northeast Nigeria

In 2016 we joined other donors and humanitarian actors to commit to increase the use of humanitarian cash as part of the Grand Bargain, an agreement negotiated between donors and aid organisations. Since then, we have implemented a set of organisational reforms to achieve such a scale up which are of relevance to the wider humanitarian community.

After two years living under ISIS, cash relief gives families the independence they need to rebuild their lives.

Cash relief can be a part of the answer to future challenges when the traditional approach to aid is no longer effective.

The objective of this case study is to identify lessons learned and recommendations for improving the effectiveness of cash-based interventions in mitigating GBV risks and building women and girls’ resilience.

Nurad’s life was upended when water engulfed her home. She escaped with her children, but lost her home, her farm and her livelihood. Using cash assistance, Nurad can feed her family and begin to rebuild her life.