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Africa

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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16 December 2020

Analyse de marché pour orienter les interventions EcoSec dans la Région du Nord – Burkina Faso, Programme EcoSec

Type:

Tool

Organization:

ICRC

French version of a market analysis study, to address EcoSec interventions in the Northern region of Burkina Faso.

  • Africa
  • Cash and markets
  • Cash in conflict

1 October 2020

Case study: Multipurpose Cash for Multi-Hazard Response in Kenya

Type:

Case study

Organization:

BRC, Kenya Red Cross Society

This case study focuses on the use of multipurpose cash transfers to address a multi-hazard response in Kenya, where covid-19, floods and an infestation of the desert locust resulted in…

  • Africa
  • Cash and COVID-19
  • Cash in emergencies

27 February 2020

ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review – Documentary (9’05”)

Type:

Video

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

This short documentary (9’05”) focuses of the implementation of a shelter recovery programme using a mixed approach including community participation, cash and voucher assistance, and innovative technology (RedRose) to respond…

  • Africa
  • Cash and shelter
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

27 February 2020

Short video – ICHA Shelter reconstruction process learning review (2’21”)

Type:

Video

Organization:

ICHA, Kenya Red Cross

Short video offering an overview (2’21”) of the implementation of a shelter recovery programme using a mixed approach including community participation, cash and voucher assistance, and innovative technology (RedRose) to respond to floods in Kenya in 2018.

  • Africa
  • Cash and shelter
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Cash technology

10 December 2019

Cash Preparedness, Niger Red Cross

Type:

Video

Organization:

BRC, Niger Red Cross

Short interview with the Secretary General of the Niger Red Cross, who explains the work of the National Society in relation to cash preparedness and cash programming in the context…

  • Africa
  • Cash in emergencies
  • National society cash readiness
  • Video

1 December 2019

Investing in Cash and Voucher Coordination in Kenya

Type:

Case study

Organization:

BRC, Cash Hub

Case study focusing on CVA coordination in Kenya and the need to invest in the right cash coordination architecture in advance to strengthen the overall impact of CVA.

  • Africa
  • Cash and social protection
  • Cash in emergencies
  • Development programme

In partnership with:

British Red Cross