The Future of Refugee Aid: How Host Countries are Delivering Support Efficiently and Securely

Digitalize refugee aid to support those in needs with efficiency and security

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Huining Zeng 12 February 2025
The Future of Refugee Aid: How Host Countries are Delivering Support Efficiently and Securely

For millions of displaced people living outside their home countries, host governments can provide critical financial assistance. 


But effectively supporting these vulnerable groups is a complex challenge. In this new study from Visa, learn how local authorities can streamline aid and enhance its impact by providing benefits on debit or prepaid cards,  helping to:

— Gain efficiencies 

— Improve the user experience 

— Reach and empower the unbanked 

— Align spending with policy goals


The report also explores real-world examples and lessons from Germany, the Netherlands and Finland — where innovative partnerships are helping to simplify aid delivery.

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Huining Zeng Visa Government Solutions Analyst

About our partner

Visa

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement.For over 60 years, Visa has worked with governments at all levels, helping them to work more efficiently, effectively, and transparently.  Working through our partner network of financial institutions worldwide, Visa provides solutions for government including payment acceptance for enhanced public revenue collection, digital disbursement programs to send money quickly and securely to people and businesses, commercial payment solutions for government purchasing and expenses, and data solutions to help governments make more timely and informed decisions.Please visit our Visa Government Solutions: 

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