Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), also known as Multipurpose Cash Transfers (MPC) or Multipurpose Cash-Based Assistance, is a form of humanitarian aid that provides cash transfers to households in crisises.
The cash is intended to meet a range of basic needs, allowing recipients the flexibility to decide how best to allocate the funds.
Unlike other forms of aid, MPCA is not restricted to specific uses or sectors, making it a versatile tool in emergency response and recovery efforts.
MPCA is defined as:"A transfer (either regular or one-off) corresponding to the amount of money a household needs to cover, fully or partially, a set of basic and/or recovery needs.
"[1]MPCA is distinct from other forms of aid, including: MPCA is recognized as an essential tool in humanitarian response for several reasons: