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Learn more about the cash programmes and work within the African region, carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Search different resources including case studies, photos, articles and evaluations.
The Africa Community of Practice online space is dedicated to National Societies in the Africa region, enabling information sharing and progress updates, as well as access to country specific tools and learning opportunities.
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9 April 2025
Efficient And Secure: How the 121 Platform Revolutionizes Cash Assistance in Ethiopia
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510, Netherlands Red CrossThis case study explores how the 121 Platform, developed by 510, enabled multiple NGOs in Ethiopia to streamline multi-purpose cash assistance delivery. Integrated with Kobo Toolbox and local banking systems…
9 April 2025
Digital Lifelines: How the Kenya Red Cross Society Transforms Cash Assistance With the 121 Platform
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510, Kenya Red Cross Society, Netherlands Red CrossThis case study details how the Kenya Red Cross Society utilizes the 121 Platform—an end-to-end digital cash assistance solution developed by 510—to streamline beneficiary registration, automate payments via M-PESA, ensure…
3 February 2025
Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Feasibility assessment report: Lubombo, Eswatini
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Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society, British Red CrossThis report examines the use of CVA in four vulnerable communities facing food insecurity. People preferred mobile money transfers, with MTN as the best option, though issues like ID access…
6 September 2024
Paving the Way Towards At-Scale Cash Assistance in South Africa
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510The case study outlines the adoption of the 121 Platform by the South African Red Cross Society to enhance cash assistance for disaster-affected individuals. It emphasizes the role of this…
25 July 2024
Group Cash Transfers in South Sudan: Case Study and Learning Brief
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Danish Red Cross, South Sudan Red CrossSouth Sudan Red Cross Society (SSRC) with the support of Danish Red Cross conducted a pilot in 2023 using the Group Cash Transfer (GCT) approach. The SSRC engaged in the…
5 March 2024
Aisha’s Story: Cash for business support in East Sudan
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German Red Cross, Sudanese Red Crescent SocietyLivelihood and food security of refugees in camps and hosting communities in east Sudan to reduce humanitarian assistance.
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