Cash and voucher transfers support people affected by disasters and conflicts to meet their basic needs such as food and shelter, and generate an income. This approach preserves people’s dignity as it gives them greater choice.
In certain emergencies, the supply of food to markets and shops is sustained but affected communities lose the means to buy it. In these cases, cash transfers ensure aid directly and quickly reaches those in greatest need. In addition, relief aid distributions can pose logistical problems and disrupt local markets.