DfID Emergency Cash-First Response to Drought-affected Communities in Southern Provinces, Zimbabwe

The project supports 56,100 vulnerable households (~336,600 people) affected by severe drought in the southern provinces of Zimbabwe (Matebeleland North and South, Masvingo and Midlands). The action will address 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 of the beneficiaries. Beneficiaries will redeem cash to address basic household needs, primarily local food purchase. The project will encourage the local availability of nutritious food by facilitating partnerships between local general dealers and suppliers