The Emergency Response Mechanism (ERM) is a rapid response facility funded by ECHO to provide immediate, life-saving assistance to shock-affected populations through a coordinated alliance of seven humanitarian organizations all covering specific regions, delivering multi-purpose cash (MPC), protection, and WASH assistance. The ERM is currently being implemented across 33 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces by the following operational partners: ACTED, Action Against Hunger (AHH), Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees (DACAAR), Danish Refugee Council(DRC), International Rescue committee (IRC), Première Urgence Internationale (PUI), Relief International (RI), REACH Initiative.