Jordan Case Study: Rent Assistance for Syrian Refugees

Publication language
English
Pages
7pp
Date published
01 Mar 2016
Type
Programme/project reviews
Keywords
Cash-based transfers (CBT), Shelter and housing, Shelter
Countries
Jordan
Organisations
Catholic Relief Services

Program goals and objectives:
1. Conflict-affected households meet their shelter needs:
• Cash assistance intended for rent provided through monthly e-payments to prepaid debit cards in the possession of direct beneficiaries.
• Vulnerable targeted households easily and safely use debit cards at ATMs.
2. CRS/Caritas Jordan identifies best practices around the use of cards to improve its emergency response.