Cash for work
Cash for work programmes offer people an opportunity to contribute to the recovery of the community in a humanitarian setting and receive cash assistance to recover themselves.
To make cash for work programs more inclusive:
- Do not create different cash for work programs for persons from at-risk groups. Integrate them in the regular program according to their abilities.
- Identify together with women and men with disabilities and older people which types of work should be included in the cash for work programmes and the adaptations that should be made to ensure accessibility and participation.
- Identify supervising and supporting tasks for persons who are unable to participate in the main work tasks of the program, for example monitoring and supervisory work, providing child care support or distributing meals. Do not assign persons with disabilities and older persons to supporting tasks by default. Ask them first if they are able to contribute to the main work tasks.
- Ensure that women and men, including those who have disabilities, are being paid the same wage as other participants, even if carrying out activities that are less physically demanding.
- Analyze and ensure that the cash for work program does not undermine the current livelihood activities of at-risk groups in the community.
Sources
The Cash Learning Partnership and Handicap International. As the movement for cash transfer programming advances, how can we ensure that people with disabilities are not left behind in cash transfer programming for emergencies? 2016.
IFRC, CBM and Handicap International. All Under One Roof. Disability-inclusive shelter and settlements in emergencies. IFRC. 2015.