Community of Practice
MENA Cash Community of Practice (CoP)
Welcome to the online hub for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Community of Practice. This space provides an overview of CVA activities and initiatives in the region, and hosts key resources. To access all resources for the MENA region, click here
Below you will find key resources, learning and information related to CVA activities and initiatives in the region, including the IFRC Regional CVA Roadmap; priority areas and activities of the MENA CoP, including proceedings of its monthly meetings; a space for the MENA Cash Centre of Excellence (CCoE), including information on its programmes and activities; along with case studies and learning produced by National Societies across the region.
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CVA Mentoring Programme in MENA: meet the Mentors & Mentees
We’re delighted to introduce the remarkable individuals behind the MENA CVA Mentoring Programme, an initiative spearheaded by the MENA Cash Centre of Excellence.
Both mentors and mentees bring diverse backgrounds and unique expertise, and are making significant contributions to the CVA sector. These individuals are the embodiment of the collaborative spirit that underpins the MENA CVA Mentoring Programme for 2023-2024.
MENA Cash Community of Practice (CoP)
The MENA Regional CVA Community of Practice (CoP) brings together the CVA technical focal points from MENA National Societies, along with other Movement partners working in the region.
The main objective of the CoP is to foster a platform and space for technical coordination, information management, collaboration and peer-to-peer exchange and support on CVA activities, experiences and lessons learned among Movement partners in the region. The CoP works in furtherance of the IFRC MENA CVA Regional Roadmap, and in alignment with the strategic priorities within the IFRC’s Strategy 2030 and Agenda for renewal, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement CVA Strategic Framework.
The CoP’s activities are facilitated by the IFRC’s MENA Regional CVA Coordinator.
MENA CoP Contact information
MENA Cash CoP Meeting minutes
MENA Cash Centre of Excellence (CCoE)
The MENA Cash Centre of Excellence (CCoE) was established in 2021 as a regional resource, piloting the Centre of Excellence concept under shared leadership, with the overall vision to support CVA strengthening of National Societies in the MENA region, in alignment with the IFRC’s MENA CVA Regional Roadmap.
The Centre supports regional capacity strengthening, knowledge management, learning and evidence, and advocacy on CVA, including facilitating peer-to-peer exchanges, and offering an innovative mentoring programme for MENA regional CVA practitioners.
The Centre is hosted by the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), under the umbrella of and working in close coordination with the IFRC, and with support from the British Red Cross and the Movement’s Cash Hub.
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MENA Capacity Building & Mentorship Initiatives
This section covers programs in the MENA region that focus on learning from peers and mentoring. These initiatives help individuals build skills, share knowledge, and gain support through structured guidance and collaboration with others.
MENA Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Exchange Programme
MENA CVA Mentoring Programme
Cash in MENA – Cash Peer Working Group (CPWG) Meeting
Coordinated and supported by Cash Centre of Excellence, experience the dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise in our latest video highlighting the collaborative efforts and innovative solutions discussed at the Cash Peer Working Group Third annual Meeting that was hosted by the Lebanese Red Cross for 3 days from October 3 to October 5 2023.
Syria earthquake response: Find the latest resources
5 December 2024
CVA Minimum Humanitarian Standards Orientation for Financial Service Providers (FSPs) – YRCS
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Yemen Red CrescentCash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Minimum Humanitarian Standards Orientation for Financial Service Providers (FSPs) – Presentation from a workshop run by the Yemen Red Crescent Society in November 2024. In…
5 August 2024
Webinar: Cash and Voucher Assistance Earthquake Response | From Destruction to Reconstruction
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Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, IFRCThis webinar, hosted by the MENA Cash Centre of Excellence, focused on the Syrian Arab Red Crescent’s CVA response to the 2023 earthquake. The webinar provided insights into the process,…
12 July 2024
MENA CCoE: Peer-to-Peer Exchange Programme report 2024
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Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRCThis report aims to provide an overview of the recent CVA Peer-to-Peer exchange program that brought together CVA practitioners from across four MENA National Societies. By delving into the key…
14 June 2024
Movement Cash and Vouchers Assistance Preparedness (CVAP) partnership model review in ICRC context – Yemen
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British Red Cross, Cash Hub, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentYemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS) has the ambition to enhance their capacity to design and independently implement cash-based assistance on a large scale since 2021. With the support of British…
13 March 2024
Echoes in MENA: CVA newsletter issue #1
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Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRCThis newsletter is the first in a series focusing on CVA in MENA and summarises key activities from 2023 and upcoming events
12 March 2024
YRCS CVA Lesson Learnt Workshop Report
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ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentThe Yemeni Red Crescent Journey on Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) capacity building aims to enhancing humanitarian rapid response, in an accountable manner and at scalable way during emergencies, recovery,…
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