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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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1 December 2019
Investing in Cash and Voucher Coordination in Kenya
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BRC, Cash HubCase 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.
1 October 2019
Case Study: Drought Early Warning Early Action: Using Cash Assistance
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BRC, Kenya Red CrossCase 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…
1 July 2019
Safe Rebuilding: A Mixed Approach to Shelter Response Following the 2018 Floods in Kenya
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ICHA, Kenya Red CrossCase study on 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.
12 June 2017
Kenya: Cash assistance is putting more than just food on the table
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ICRCHaduko who lives in Kenya’s drought affected Tana Delta region has just received a cash transfer message on her mobile phone. She makes her way to a mobile money vendor…
15 May 2017
A crucial lifeline is restoring dignity for drought-affected families in Somalia
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ICRCFarmers were hit by successive failed rains that has exacerbated the drought conditions across Somalia. Cash given by ICRC via mobile money has helped Isaaq to buy food for his…
10 March 2017
Burundi : Thérèse, a mother and widow, launches her restaurant “The Umbrella”
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ICRCThérèse opened a restaurant in November 2016 thanks to her business acumen and ICRC’s financing program, which gave her a cash grant of USD 120 to invest in her business.
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