The Better Than Cash Alliance is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organizations that accelerates the transition from cash to digital payments in order to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Read the stories of how responsible digital payments have transformed the lives of people across Africa, Asia, and Latin America & the Caribbean
Anupama Medhi’s market stall reflects a community shifting slowly from cash to digital payments, helping her save more and build a more secure future.
Abir Allam turned her handmade eco‑friendly crochet craft into Pikadu, a growing Africa‑focused business powered by digital trust and payments that enable cross‑border expansion.
Genet Memberu’s leadership in digitizing payments at St. Peter Specialized Hospital has transformed patient care—making payments faster, safer, and more dignified for everyone.
Andreina Guillén uses a WFP-backed mobile wallet to grow her business.
Cristina Pacheco Silva champions digital payments to connect her remote Oaxaca community and support sustainable growth.
Growing up in Ethiopia, Sara witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by coffee farmers, especially women. Determined to make a difference, she embarked on a mission to transform the coffee industry and uplift the lives of female workers.