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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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1 March 2020

Kenya Red Cross Innovation Newsletter – Edition 2

Type:

Newsletter

Organization:

Kenya Red Cross

Second edition of the Innovation Newsletter created by the KRCS Innovation Lab, which aims to provide a space for community members to design, create and develop innovative solutions to challenges…

  • Cash technology

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…

  • Shelter

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.

  • Anticipatory Action
  • Shelter
  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Development programme
  • Social Protection

1 October 2019

Case Study: Drought Early Warning Early Action: Using Cash Assistance

Type:

Case study

Organization:

BRC, Kenya Red Cross

Case study on the use of drought early warning to implement early actions in the context of food insecurity. These included pre-registration of vulnerable households and multi-purpose cash transfers in…

  • Anticipatory Action

In partnership with:

British Red Cross