DanChurchAid (DCA) has signed an agreement to support the implementation of a programme dubbed ‘Ndoyé’ in the Central African Republic, helping vulnerable host communities and refugees build resilience to economic, climatic and humanitarian shocks. The implementation is made possible by a USD 8.3 million grant to DCA – out of a total allocation of USD 22 million from the World Bank.
Ndoyé (to love, like, or care for others) is part of the government’s social protection programme, financed by the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA). The project will target refugee-hosting areas in Haute-Kotto and Bamingui-Bangoran in the Fertit region bordering the Darfur region in Sudan.
DCA will support 9,900 households, including 8,750 vulnerable households in host communities and 1,150 refugee households, across Bria, Sam-Ouandja, Ndélé, Akoursoulbak, Koundi and Zobossinda. Eligible households will receive quarterly cash transfers of 25,000 XAF (45 USD) to help meet essential needs and strengthen their ability to cope with future shocks.
Close collaboration for greater reach
Working alongside Welthungerhilfe (WHH), the financing aims to reach a total of 25,000 households with regular cash transfers.
In addition, DCA will support more than 10,000 households through emergency cash transfers that can be activated in response to humanitarian or climate-related shocks.
Beyond financial assistance, all households receiving regular transfers will participate in activities designed to strengthen resilience, improve financial inclusion, build human capital and prepare communities for future crises.
Employment opportunities and business support
The programme will also create temporary employment opportunities for more than 3,500 people through labour-intensive public works, with approximately 3,200 participants receiving further support to establish or strengthen income-generating activities.
Community infrastructure developed through public works will prioritise environmental sustainability and climate resilience. The programme will also promote digital payments where network coverage allows, while ensuring secure alternatives in remote areas. Women will be prioritised as the primary recipients of household transfers, and strong accountability, protection and community feedback mechanisms will be integrated throughout implementation.
The agreement marks an important step from project preparation to implementation, bringing new opportunities and support to vulnerable refugees and host communities across the Central African Republic. At the signing ceremony in Bangui, capital of CAR, DCA’s country director Jérôme Berson said “The task ahead now is turning the commitments made into timely, accountable and high-quality support for the targeted communities. We approach this next phase with humility and a clear understanding of the responsibility entrusted to us.”
DCA’s work under the Ndoyé banner is underway and will continue until the end of 2028.