Editor's Note

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When disaster strikes, families often need immediate help to meet basic needs such as food, shelter and healthcare. Cash assistance can help, but its impact depends on how quickly it reaches people, how much support they receive and whether they can decide how to use it.

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In this study, the Dalit Bahujan Resource Centre (DBRC) examines how women in disaster-affected districts of Andhra Pradesh experienced humanitarian cash assistance. Drawing on household surveys, group discussions and consultations, the study looks at what worked, where gaps remained and how local organisations and government agencies can work together to make relief more accessible and responsive to women’s needs.

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About DBRC

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Established in 1992, DBRC works with marginalised communities across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to improve their access to rights, resources and opportunities. Its work includes education, livelihoods, women’s leadership, labour rights, health, disaster preparedness and environmental sustainability. Through community engagement, research, training and advocacy, DBRC helps people understand their rights, access available support and take part in decisions that affect their lives.

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To learn more about the organisation and its work, visit www.dbrcindia.org

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