Definition & calculation
Count unique individuals who actually received a food, cash or voucher transfer during the reporting period, deduplicated against the beneficiary registry to avoid double-counting across cycles.
Means of verification
Distribution records, beneficiary registration database, transfer/redemption reports
Interpretation
Direction: Higher is better
Typical reporting frequency: Monthly or quarterly
Guidance & common pitfalls
Report reached (not planned/targeted) individuals and deduplicate across distribution rounds; where records are at household level, expand to individuals using verified household size rather than a fixed multiplier. Aligned with Sphere and Food Security Cluster reach reporting conventions.
This library is a curated reference to adapt, aligned generically with recognised humanitarian frameworks (Sphere, cluster registries, IASC, CHS and others). It is not an official indicator registry — always use the exact indicator definitions your donor or cluster requires.
Related indicators
- % change in average crop yield among supported farming households
- % of assisted people satisfied with the food/cash assistance received
- % of assisted people who know how to provide feedback or make a complaint about the assistance
- % of target households with a high or very high share of expenditure on food