Accessible mobile cash transfer ensures humanitarian aid for persons with disabilities

Headquartered in German, CBM is an international NGO that promotes inclusive development cooperation. Its inclusive mobile cash transfer programme combines accessible technology working with mobile, tailored support provided by local DPOs, and additional cash support for evidence-based disability-related costs. Launched in 2020 in response to Cyclone Amphan in Bangladesh, the programme has provided multipurpose cash assistance to more than 3,000 affected households, a third of which include persons with disabilities.

Solution: Inclusive Mobile Cash Transfer for Humanitarian Aid
Organization: CBM Christian Blind Mission e.V.
Country of Implementation: Bangladesh

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[Alt text: In a rural marketplace, a woman in traditional South Asian dress counts money outside a small shop, while another person stands nearby. The scene reflects economic empowerment, community connection, and access to digital and financial inclusion in local settings.]