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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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13 May 2026

Evaluation Report on the Cash and Voucher Assistance Communities of Practice: Sahel, West Africa and Central Africa

Type:

Evaluation

Organization:

Cash Hub, Livelihoods Centre

This evaluation report examines the effectiveness and impact of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Communities of Practice (CoPs) across the Sahel, West Africa, and Central Africa. It finds that the…

  • cash coordination
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13 May 2026

Evaluation of Cash and Vouchers Assistance Preparedness Programmes in the Sahel (2017–2025): Burkina Faso, Mali, Mauritania, Niger and Chad

Type:

Evaluation

Organization:

Cash Hub, Croissant-Rouge Mauritanien, Croix Rouge Nigerienne, Croix-Rouge Burkinabé, Croix-Rouge du Tchad, Croix-Rouge Malienne, Livelihoods Centre

This evaluation report analyses the impact and effectiveness of the CVA Preparedness Programme across five Sahel National Societies from 2017 to 2025. It finds that the programme successfully strengthened organisational…

  • cash assistance
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13 May 2026

A capacity that matters: Chad Red Cross Cash & Voucher Assistance Preparedness (CVAP) Journey

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Cash Hub, Croix-Rouge du Tchad, Livelihoods Centre

This case study describes how the Chad Red Cross strengthened its capacity to deliver Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) through the CVAP programme. It highlights the organisation’s transformation from limited…

  • cash assistance
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13 May 2026

Preparing to respond better: Niger Red Cross Cash & Voucher Assistance Preparedness (CVAP) Journey

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Cash Hub, Croix Rouge Nigerienne, Livelihoods Centre

This case study outlines how the Niger Red Cross strengthened its ability to deliver Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) through a structured preparedness programme. It describes the organisation’s rapid progress…

  • cash assistance
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13 May 2026

On the Path to Change: Mauritania Red Crescent Cash & Voucher Assistance Preparedness (CVAP) Journey

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Cash Hub, Livelihoods Centre, Croissant-Rouge Mauritanien

This case study explains how the Mauritania Red Crescent strengthened its use of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) through a structured preparedness programme. It describes the organisation’s gradual shift from…

  • cash assistance
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13 May 2026

From vision to action: Mali Red Cross Cash and Voucher Assistance Preparedness (CVAP) Journey

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Cash Hub, Croix-Rouge Malienne, Livelihoods Centre

This case study describes how the Mali Red Cross strengthened its ability to deliver Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) through a structured preparedness programme over several years. It outlines the…

  • cash assistance

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