AI is everywhere👩‍💻, influencing our daily lives. At CALP, we've taken steps to ensure our use of AI is ethical and appropriate📃. With support from Torchbox, we developed AI Principles & a Roadmap to guide us in this journey. Learn more👇 calp.net/4clRLX9

In a previous post, we discussed conditional cash, which is 1 type of cash assistance. Another type is 'unconditional cash' -i.e. direct payments to targeted recipients without any conditions applied. They provide more flexibility, and arguably, dignity. More info here👇

CALP’s Director of nearly 7 years,Karen Peachey is moving on to new adventures. Her leadership & dedication have helped shape the CALP Network & CVA in countless ways. We're deeply grateful for her contributions & wishing her all the best in the future linkedin.com/posts/karen-pe…

🆕New in the library📚 This paper by Food and Agriculture Organization reviews evidence on how social protection programs support climate change adaptation and mitigation, focusing on economic inclusion for agriculture-dependent households. 👀 👉 calp.net/3z5hEJy

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we acknowledge the impact of our 90+ members in advancing the use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA). Your commitment ensures that people affected by crises can meet their needs with choice and dignity.

Exciting news🌟 Cate Turton, CALP’s new Director is here. With 30+ years of experience in development & humanitarian efforts, Cate will lead the work on driving forward a cash agenda that truly delivers choice and dignity for people in crisis. Please join us in welcoming her.

What has the humanitarian community said about CVA current policies? ➡️ Slide below to explore the key findings of the CVA Policy Dialogue presented during the Community Meeting. Want to know ➕? 👉 calp.net/4bj5Zre

📢New job and consultancy opportunities from CALP Network and members are now on the website. Check them out here ⬇️ ttps://bit.ly/3h7wTKb #jobs #hiring #careers #HIRINGNOW #Recruitment #vacancies #JobAlert

🌍 The Iñaki Rodríguez Humanitarian Service Points provide a safe space for migrants to access essential services. In their HSP toolkit, there's a dedicated module on CVA - which covers essential considerations for programme designers, staff, & volunteers. calp.net/3X9xkbE

Has CALP made an impact on you through our training, webinars, blogs, or tools? 🧐We’d love your feedback! Your insights guide our efforts and amplify our impact. Take a moment to share your thoughts in our survey, and let's make a difference together. ⤵️ calp.net/4dTZbC8

🆕New in the library📚 This case study by The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) and 510 - An Initiative of the Netherlands Red Cross shows how the 121 Platform speeds up cash support processes while ensuring security and transparency, enabling quicker and more efficient aid. 👀 👉 calp.net/3z5hEJy

Curious about the current state of locally led responses in humanitarian efforts? This infographic highlights key insights from Chapter 3, ‘Locally led response,’ of the SOWC2023 report. Dive into the full chapter to explore more: calp.net/3X3HskO

This Annual Report highlights key milestones achieved between April 2023 & March 2024. We are proud of the network's progress and extend our gratitude to everyone involved. The journey continues – there is much more to do. 👉 calp.net/4e1RKJ6

🆕New in the library📚 This note by Global Protection Cluster is designed to help protection & cash practitioners in emergencies & humanitarian responses understand how CVA can be used to achieve protection outcomes within specialized protection programs. 👀 👉 calp.net/3z5hEJy

A new season of social protection hangout meetings is kicking off 🎉. The hangouts will alternate between topic-based and open discussions. 📅11 Sep 🕒9:30am New York / 2:30pm London 🔗calp.net/4cSZ3SJ 📅18 Sep 🕒4pm Sydney / 7am London 🔗calp.net/4cSZ7lr

What does the evidence say about the future of humanitarian CVA in the 🌎Americas? Join our upcoming online event to find out more, based on findings from a recent CALP study. 🗓️25 September 2024 at 14:30 UCT. Register now👉 calp.net/4gdak2Y Languages: EN, FR & SP.

Why is humanitarian CVA in the Americas often overlooked? Despite years of CVA in the Americas, the region is often missing from global conversations. In this blog, Holly W. Radice shows how the narratives we tell can overshadow evidence. calp.net/4d3YxkS

📢New job and consultancy opportunities from CALP Network and members are now on the website. Check them out here⬇️ bit.ly/3h7wTKb #jobs #hiring #careers #HIRINGNOW #Recruitment #vacancies #JobAlert