Madar (Nouakchott) - The Mauritanian Red Crescent on Friday morning, 13 November 2026, launched an operation in Kiffa department to distribute direct cash assistance to 100 vulnerable households in four municipalities, including Aghorat and Kouroudjel, the Mauritanian News Agency (AMI) reported.
The operation is part of the activation of the Red Crescent's pre-financed emergency fund, financed by the integrated resilience programme, in partnership with the British Red Cross.
According to the same source, each beneficiary household will receive 7,000 new ouguiyas to help cover its needs for two months, with the aim of strengthening the ability of the most vulnerable households to cope with crises and shocks.
The mayor of the host municipality praised the initiative, saying it is not limited to financial support but gives beneficiary households the freedom to set their own priorities and direct the aid to their most pressing needs, "preserving their dignity and strengthening their ability to cope with difficult conditions".
The representative of the Mauritanian Red Crescent's local committee in Kiffa department said the operation is part of the organisation's efforts to strengthen early warning, preparedness and rapid response, reduce the impact of crises on households and local communities, and ensure that aid reaches those who need it on time.
