This case study looks at the Spanish Red Cross¿ intervention in post Tsunami Sri Lanka which aimed at supporting smallholder cinnamon growers, whose fields had been destroyed by the Tsunami, to recover and improve their cinnamon production as a way to restore their means of living. Available in English and Spanish.

Cash grants were provided to cover the labour expenses towards rehabilitation and or replanting costs, throughout the three years needed until the first crop. The cash grants were complemented with in-kind distribution of fertilizers, seedlings and tools. The paper goes through the context, impact of the Tsunami, the project implementation details (including assessments and targeting, mobilisation, cash delivery mechanism, marketing etc) and achievements and impact of the project. Finally it provides some key learning points for future programming. Available in English and Spanish.

• Organization: Spanish Red Cross (SRC)
• Pages: 11
• Year of publication: 2011
• Copyright: Spanish Red Cross (SRC)
• Web Site: Spanish Red Cross