Around the world, families turn to social protection when crisis strikes but they also need support that helps them move forward. The Social Protection Response (SPR) Program brings countries and partners together to strengthen social protection and labor programs so people can recover from shocks, find economic opportunities, and build more secure futures.
Launched in 2023, SPR turns a global promise—reaching 500 million people with social protection and employment support by 2030—into action. Building on 15 years of experience from the Rapid Social Response Program, SPR brings together evidence, innovation, and practical support to help countries deliver lasting impact for people at scale.
The SPR supports five core pillars of work. The program uses data and diagnostics to identify priorities, supports innovation and testing to show what works, and translates lessons into evidence-based tools that strengthen system design and delivery. Through knowledge sharing, countries learn from one another, while hands-on technical support helps governments put reforms into practice. Together, these pillars guide SPR’s efforts to support learning, advocacy, and financing solutions in addressing today's pressing challenges.
The Social Protection Response (SPR) Program is made possible through the generous support of its donors: the European Commission; the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ); the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain; the Gates Foundation; and the Government of Norway.
Their leadership and partnership have been instrumental in launching and operationalizing the SPR Program.
