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# API.EWS.03 SYN FetchPhoneNumbers

The **Phone Number Retrieval API** facilitates the secure retrieval of beneficiary phone numbers from the Social Protection (SP) system to support targeted communication during emergencies or awareness campaigns initiated by the Early Warning System (EWS). Through this interface, the EWS can request phone numbers associated with beneficiaries that meet specific criteria such as geographic location, program participation, or vulnerability category. The API follows the principle of **data minimization**, returning only the phone numbers required for communication and not exposing full personal or household records.

**API definition link:**

`/fetch-phone-numbers`\
The EWS system can request phone numbers from the SP system using defined search parameters such as geographic area, program participation, or other targeting criteria. The SP system returns only the phone numbers necessary for communication purposes.

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**YAML definitions**

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