The Case for Cash Assistance (Occupied Palestinian Territories, 2026)

This paper presents evidence on the contribution of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) to improving the well-being of conflict-affected children and families in Gaza. Drawing on 312 Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) records, Food Consumption Score (FCS) data, and in-depth interviews with 14 households, it examines how cash assistance supports access to essential needs, food security, healthcare, child protection, and household dignity. The paper also highlights Save the Children’s integrated cash programming approaches, including Cash for Child Protection and Cash for Nutrition, alongside safeguarding and accountability measures. Findings provide practical evidence to inform humanitarian cash programming, advocacy, and future response planning.