What Canada can learn from successful cash aid programs in war zones

Work in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine shows that direct cash assistance helps uphold human dignity and keep communities knit together

Why It Matters

While basic food staples, clean water and health care services are always needed amid disaster, having cash allows families to choose what they need rather than be given whatever goods come their way.

While basic food staples, clean water and health care services are always needed amid disaster, having cash allows families to choose what they need rather than be given whatever goods come their way.

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