Making humanitarian cash programming easier, safer and faster.
The 121 Platform
The aim of the 121 Platform is to make cash based aid easier, safer and faster, to help people affected by disasters meet their own needs. This solution includes a Portal to assist the Humanitarian Organization in running a cash based safe programme, using apps for the Person Affected and Aid Worker.
PERSON AFFECTED
We co-designed with people affected by disasters around the world, asking them about their experience of before, during and after receiving aid and its been collectively confirmed that there is potential to: Reduce admin complexity of forms filled when you apply for aid. Reduce uncertainty of when and if you will receive aid. Increase safety…
AID WORKER
We co-designed with aid workers conducting registration and distribution for Cash aid in fast based emergencies and slow onset disasters around the world, asking them about their experience of before, during and after giving aid and its been collectively confirmed that there is potential for you as an aid worker in the field to: Reduce…
HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATION
We co-designed with both experienced Humanitarian Organisations and those new to cash programing, designing Cash aid Programs in fast evolving emergencies and slow onset disasters around the world, asking them about their experience of before, during and after giving aid and its been collectively confirmed that there is potential for you as an aid worker…
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Where has 121 been working & gaining knowledge?
Below you can read more about the pilots and what we have achieved with our network of corporate partners, knowledge institutes, donors and Humanitarian Organizations.
THE NETHERLANDS RED CROSS PILOTS 121 WITH TYKN & 510 IN ST. MAARTEN
WHEN This pilot was started in September and October 2018. WHO IS THE MAIN APPLICANT The Netherlands Red Cross has been working together with the St.Maarten Red Cross to help people affected by hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria from Sep 2017. Having spoken with the St. Maarten Branch manager, it was agreed that the insights…
DORCAS PILOTS 121 WITH TYKN & 510 IN UKRAINE
WHEN The preparation for this pilot began in September 2019. The pilot was conducted in December 2019. WHO IS THE MAIN APPLICANT Dorcas strives for lasting change for those who live in poverty, are excluded or are caught in a crisis. For this reason, they have been implementing Cash Based Aid (CBA) in Kurakhove, Donetsk…
DIF CONSORTIUM PILOTS 121 WITH TYKN, DISBERSE & 510 IN MALAWI
WHEN This pilot was started in April 2019, the DIF Minimal Viable Product (MVP) will be tested in the (*first) final quarter of 2020. This Pilot was cancelled due to COVID-19. WHO IS THE MAIN APPLICANT Dorcas strives for lasting change for those who live in poverty, are excluded or are caught in a crisis.…
DIF CONSORTIUM PILOTS 121 WITH TYKN, DISBERSE & 510 IN ETHIOPIA
WHEN This pilot was started in April 2019, the DIF Minimal Viable Product (MVP) will be tested in the final quarter of 2020. *This Pilot was cancelled due to COVID-19. WHO IS THE MAIN APPLICANT Dorcas strives for lasting change for those who live in poverty, are excluded or are caught in a crisis. For…
GSMA CONSORTIUM PILOTS 121 IN KENYA
WHEN This pilot preparation started in April 2019, an MVP was launched in Q4 2020 *updated due to COVID-19 previously Q2 quarter of 2020. WHO IS THE MAIN APPLICANT The British Red Cross is guided by the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They have been implementing Cash Based Aid (CBA) as…
