Paving the Way Towards At-Scale Cash Assistance in South Africa

Climate change presents severe threats in South Africa where droughts, floods, storms, and fires are becoming more frequent and intense, exposing vulnerable populations to heightened risks. After storm surges caused severe flooding of the KwaZulu and Free State provinces in January and April 2024, the South African Red Cross Society has been among the first responders in assisting people affected through a multitude of measures. To enhance their delivery of cash assistance, the National Society began collaborating with the Netherlands Red Cross’ data and digital initiative, 510, in expanding their cash information management portfolio and integrating the 121 Platform within their services.