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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

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

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

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

13 May 2026

Cash Ready: Burkina Faso Red Cross Cash & Voucher Assistance Preparedness Journey

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Cash Hub, Croix-Rouge Burkinabé, Livelihoods Centre

This case study explains how the Burkina Faso Red Cross strengthened its ability to deliver Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) through a structured preparedness programme. It highlights the organisation’s journey…

  • cash assistance

20 April 2026

From Crisis to Cash in Ethiopia: An Inside Scoop on 121’s Largest Cash Programme to Date

Type:

Article

Organization:

510

This article from 510 examines how Sudan’s humanitarian cash programmes adapted as conflict, displacement, and climate shocks reshaped operational realities. By adopting the 121 digital platform, the Sudanese Red Crescent…

  • 121 platform
  • Cash technology

20 April 2026

When Crisis Shifts, Your Systems Must Too: Sudan’s Digital Cash Transformation, Powered by 121

Type:

Article

Organization:

510

This article from 510 explores how Sudan’s humanitarian response evolved as crisis conditions disrupted traditional cash delivery, so the Sudanese Red Crescent Society adopted the 121 digital platform to provide…

  • 121 platform
  • Cash technology

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