Humanitarian Agencies Join Forces with Private Sector to Improve Electronic Cash Transfers in Aid Response
March 11, 2015
Mercy Corps to lead network that will share knowledge and best practices for e-transfer implementation

Portland, Ore – Leaders in the humanitarian, financial services, and technology sectors have joined forces in a newly launched effort, the Electronic Cash Transfer Learning Action Network. Founded and led by the global humanitarian organization Mercy Corps, with the support of the MasterCard Center for Inclusive Growth, the network is intended to improve how electronic cash and vouchers are used to assist survivors of natural disasters and conflict globally.

“Through this network, humanitarian and industry partners alike will be able to share information about new payment technologies, what works and what doesn’t work, as well as receive technical support to improve how we use them in our global aid response,” says Sara Murray, electronic cash transfer program manager for Mercy Corps. “Using e-transfers is one of the fastest ways we have to connect people with the resources they need to survive and to help their communities recover.”

Sara Murray, electronic cash transfer program manager for Mercy Corps, will lead the network advisory group. Founding members include:
:: Cash Learning Partnership
:: International Rescue Committee
:: MasterCard
:: Norwegian Refugee Council
:: Oxfam International

The network is open to all private and non-profit organizations that are committed to improving the reach and quality of electronic cash transfers in humanitarian response efforts.