The Disaster Management Coordination Agency welcomes the launch of the Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) in Emergencies Programme by the Montserrat branch of the British Red Cross on Friday, 8 May 2026.

The event, which was held in the DMCA Conference Room, coincided with the observance of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2026.

The Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Programme is a critical component of modern emergency response and recovery efforts. It is designed to provide effective and efficient humanitarian assistance to residents of Montserrat through cash transfers, allowing individuals and families the flexibility and dignity to purchase items based on their most urgent needs.

The initiative also supports resilience-building and recovery by empowering affected persons to make decisions that best support their households and livelihoods following emergencies or disasters.

A Technical Steering Group has been established to guide the implementation and development of the programme in Montserrat.

The DMCA views this initiative as an important step towards strengthening national disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and community resilience on Montserrat.