Overview of the program Theme: Supporting Vulnerable Households Funder: Anonymous Philanthropic Donor Program: Response to the Covid-19 economic crisis Number of staff: 13 Save the Children Cash and Voucher (CVA) program staff supported by Save the Children Fiji and Save…

Case Studies of Cash Programs Learnings and Overcoming Challenges What other forms of assistance were considered and why was cash selected? Solomon Island Cash for Work Ezi Pei was selected because target population use before the system with the Government…

It’s hard to get cash into remote communities in the Pacific Financial Infrastructure simply doesn’t exist People lack documentation t0 open a bank account 10% - 20% currency conversion overhead UnBlocked Cash – A Blockchain-based E-Voucher Platform Born in Vanuatu, and…

ESSENTIAL NEEDS APPROACH Essential needs are goods and services required on a regular or seasonal basis by households to ensure survival and minimum living standards without resorting to negative coping strategies or compromising their health, dignity, and…

Background Most of the affected commuinities are in the islands compared to places that were affected in Tongatapu. Accessibility to goods based on the families' needs continue to be a challenge. Having difficulties with coordination between government and related…

A QUICK GLANCE FCOSS Established in 1957(65 Years) Key Focus Areas – Coordination, Advocacy, Networking & Capacity Building Membership: National NGOs and CBOs levels: organised in district councils of social services (DCOSS) in 17 districts, 7 National NGOs FCOSS is an…

Australian Humanitarian Partnership- multiple projects on disaster ready, sustainable livelihood, humanitarian response Kaleidoscope Diversity Trust- Policy Brief and Roadmap on SOGIESC Inclusion in Climate Action, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Humanitarian Response through a Fiji-wide consultation with LGBTIQA+…

5 topics to reflect on Collection and analysis of CEA data. Operational/programmatic quality of CVA. Different level of engagement Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP), Behavior change communication. Fears, concerns, stigma. The role of trust. Rumor tracking Feedback. Closing the loop.…

Putting a smile on peoples face during a crisis? Consolidation and Collaborate Regulatory and Compliance Requirements Interoperable Distribution Channels Education and Awareness

IASC scale-up activation timeline different levels of preparedness: inter-agency, sector/cluster, organisation-specific Emergency Response Preparedness (ERP) and the Disaster Management (DM) cycle RAPID Approach to Emergency Response Preparedness Implications for cash programming resources

agenda CashCap Strategic plan Experts deployments/trends How to engage with CashCap

Cash-Based Transfers Regional Footprint 11 out of 17 countries Different implementation models: WFP direct delivery: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh (CXB), Nepal, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan. Through National Social protection platforms: Pacific (Fiji) Hybrid model: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Philippines

What is social protection? And what does it aim to do? Definition: Programs that address risk, vulnerability, inequality, and poverty through a system of transfers to people in cash or in kind Key purpose: Social protection offers economic security to…

Climate Risk in Fiji The Pacific and Fiji in particular will be exposed to the increased frequency and intensity of climate shocks (IPCC 2021) These shocks combined with Covid-19 undermine vulnerable populations resilience and food security Climate risk insurance…

The theory: A virtuous cycle between HCVA and SP SP can enable more effective and timely responses on the future and reduce future need for CVA CVA can strengthen SP systems Well-designed response through national systems can increase effectiveness

Overview of USAID/BHA Cash and Voucher Assistance Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) Regular or one-off assistance the fully or partially covers the amount of money a household needs to meet basic needs. Unrestricted: beneficiaries ultimately make their own decisions on…

OCHA is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to disaster and emergencies. OCHA delivers its mandate through; COORDINATION – We bring together people, tools and experience to…

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT BROADER CONTEXT New policy to set the long-term direction for Australia's international development program. Four guiding objectives – building effective, accountable states that can sustain their own development – enhancing states and community resilience to external pressures and…