Emergency Cash-First Response to Drought-Affected Communities in the southern Provinces of Zimbabwe (Phase II)
Region
Southern Africa
Sector
Food Assistance
Start date
01/04/2016
End date
31/07/2016
Amount
£5,000,000
Country
Zimbabwe
Donor
Department for International Development
Beneficiaries
356,000
Duration
4 months
This project was funded with UK aid from the UK government. This project supports 356,000 people affected by severe drought in the southern provinces of Zimbabwe. It addresses the immediate food needs of vulnerable men, women, boys and girls through the provision of mobile unconditional cash transfers that aim to cover 50% of the household food basket and nutritional needs. Beneficiaries redeem cash to address basic household needs, primarily local food purchase.