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.
Contact details
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.
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30 January 2024
Voices from Yemen: Yahya’s story
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Case studyOrganization:
British Red Cross, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentIn Yemen, the situation has worsened because of rising food and basic commodity prices and loss of money and livelihoods – resulting from the conflict that erupted in the country.…
30 January 2024
Voices from Yemen: Ahmed’s story
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Case studyOrganization:
British Red Cross, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentIn Yemen, the situation has worsened because of rising food and basic commodity prices and loss of money and livelihoods – resulting from the conflict that erupted in the country.…
18 January 2024
Yemen: When conflict comes with disaster or disease, cash assistance can save lives
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IFRCCash assistance helps 62-year-old Khamisa support her family and pay for life-saving medication; read this article from IFRC to find out more about how cash assistance has helped communities in…
8 November 2023
Share your MENA Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) learning material
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AnnouncementWant to share your MENA CVA learning material? The MENA Cash Center of Excellence is offering the opportunity to work closely with MENA Red Cross/ Red Crescent National Societies to…
17 October 2023
MENA Community of Practice Terms of Reference
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IFRCThis document outlines the Terms of Reference for the Middle East and North Africa Cash and Voucher Assistance Community of Practice, including objectives and membership details
21 August 2023
Key learnings from applying the CVAP methodology in fragile contexts: The case of Yemen
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Cash Hub, ICRCThis case study looks at National Society CVA preparedness, taking key learnings from applying the CVAP methodology in fragile contexts in the case of Yemen. This case study is a…
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