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
22 January 2025
Transforming Lives: the impact of cash assistance on people’s wellbeing – A Case Study from Syria
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentIn response to the 2023 earthquake, the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, supported by various humanitarian partners, implemented a multipurpose cash assistance programme to provide relief to affected families. Over 49,000…
22 January 2025
One Movement Approach for Cash Coordination – Syria Case Study from Syria 2023 Earthquake emergency response
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentThe Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) provided cash assistance to more than 205.000 people in response to the devastating earthquake that struck in February 2023. In addition, they assisted 122,525…
22 January 2025
Evaluation of the 2023 Earthquake and 2023-2024 Winterisation Cash Assistance Responses – Syrian Arab Red Crescent
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentThe Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) conducted an evaluation to assess the impact of assistance on households, which included a desk review, post-distribution surveys, focus group discussions and one-to-one discussions…
2 January 2025
Successful Microeconomic Initiatives stories in Libya
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ICRCThis document showcases the Microeconomic Initiative (MEI) program by the ICRC in Libya, helping conflict-affected individuals rebuild livelihoods through financial aid and training. Stories of beneficiaries highlight restored businesses, job…
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,…
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