Mobile Cash For Emergency Response In Kenya

Through an innovative cash transfer scheme, WFP is using mobile phones to transfer money in a fast and timely way to those needing assistance in Kenya.

Overview

The number of people needing food assistance in Kenya has declined from 2.1 million (in August 2012 - February 2013) to 1.1 million, according to the 2012-2013 Short Rains Season Assessment Report.

Read more... http://www.kenyafoodsecurity.org/images/files/shortrains/sra2013/2012_2013_SRA_Report.pdf

The significant improvement in food security is attributed to the good performance of the October to December rains coupled with ongoing humanitarian assistance especially in resilience- building activities.

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