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.
Latest News
We are delighted to open applications for the 2nd cohort of the CVA Mentoring Programme (2026).
The MENA CVA Mentoring Program is a 9-month regional learning initiative designed to strengthen the technical capacities, confidence, and operational preparedness of Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) practitioners across the MENA region. Through structured mentorship, peer learning, booster sessions, and practical institutional support, selected participants will be paired with experienced Movement mentors to work on a tailored CVA preparedness learning journey within their National Societies.
The program also supports participants in developing institutional CVA outputs and evidence-based learning products with guidance from mentors and academic advisors.
Program Duration: July 2026 – March 2027
Application Period: 14 – 25 May 2026
Kick-off: July 2026
Interested staff and volunteers from MENA National Societies working in CVA and related sectors are encouraged to apply.
📌 Read the full brochure to learn more!
✏️ Apply via this form by May 25 2026.
برنامج الإرشاد والتوجيه للمساعدات النقدية والقسائم في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا هو مبادرة تعليمية إقليمية تمتد على مدار 9 أشهر، وتهدف إلى تعزيز القدرات الفنية والثقة والجاهزية التشغيلية لممارسي المساعدات النقدية والقسائم (CVA) في المنطقة. ومن خلال الإرشاد المنظم، والتعلم بين الأقران، والجلسات التعزيزية، والدعم المؤسسي العملي، سيتم إقران المشاركين المختارين مع مرشدين ذوي خبرة من داخل الحركة الإنسانية للعمل على رحلة تعلم مخصصة تركز على جاهزية المساعدات النقدية والقسائم داخل جمعياتهم الوطنية.
كما يدعم البرنامج المشاركين في تطوير مخرجات مؤسسية خاصة بالمساعدات النقدية والقسائم وإعداد منتجات تعلم قائمة على الأدلة، بإشراف ودعم من المرشدين والمستشارين الأكاديميين.
مدة البرنامج: تموز 2026 – آذار 2027
فترة التقديم: 14 – 25 أيار 2026
إطلاق البرنامج: تموز 2026
نشجع الموظفين والمتطوعين من الجمعيات الوطنية في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا والعاملين في مجال المساعدات النقدية والقسائم والقطاعات ذات الصلة على التقديم
We are delighted to launch our 4th Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program (Cross-Regional Edition).
The CVA Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program (Cross-Regional Edition), organised by the MENA Cash Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the Turkish Red Crescent and IFRC, will take place in Türkiye from November 3–7, 2025.
This initiative brings together CVA practitioners from MENA and Europe National Societies to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and strengthen their technical skills in Cash & Voucher Assistance.
📌 Applications are now open! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to advancing CVA practices across regions.
👉 Apply Here Before Wednesday September 10 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/qB3chTAebR
سيُعقد البرنامج الرابع لتبادل التعلم بين الأقران /النظراء في المساعدات النقدية والقسائم (CVA) – النسخة الإقليمية المشتركة, والذي ينظمه مركز التميز النقدي لمنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا بالتعاون مع الهلال الأحمر التركي والاتحاد الدولي لجمعيات الصليب الأحمر والهلال الأحمر، في تركيا خلال الفترة من 3 إلى 7 نوفمبر 2025.
تهدف هذه المبادرة إلى جمع الممارسين في مجال المساعدات النقدية والقسائم من الجمعيات الوطنية في منطقتي الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا وأوروبا، لتبادل المعارف، ومشاركة الخبرات، وتعزيز مهاراتهم الفنية في هذا المجال.
باب التقديم مفتوح الآن! 📌
لا تفوتوا هذه الفرصة للتواصل والتعلم والمساهمة في تطوير ممارسات المساعدات النقدية والقسائم عبر الأقاليم.
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.Meet the Mentors (EN) (AR)
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
MENA RCRC National Societies Collaborating with CCOE: Experiences and Insights
This video highlights the work of the Cash Centre of Excellence (CCoE) and showcases the active engagement of several National Societies from the MENA region in various CCoE-led activities. It reflects the spirit of regional collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint efforts to strengthen cash preparedness and response across the Movement.
Syria earthquake response: Find the latest resources
17 July 2025
Voices from Yemen: Mohammed Ghalib Hussein on receiving cash assistance
Type:
VideoOrganization:
British Red Cross, Cash Hub, Yemen Red CrescentMohammed shares his personal journey living with diabetes in Yemen, highlighting the daily challenges he faces and the toll it takes on his health and family. Through cash assistance, he’s…
17 July 2025
Voices from Yemen: Finding dignity in crisis – Maha Ahmed’s story
Type:
VideoOrganization:
Norwegian Red Cross, Yemen Red CrescentAs a mother caring for a disabled son, Maha faced immense challenges in meeting her family’s basic needs. With the help of cash assistance, she has been able to access…
17 July 2025
Voices from Yemen: How cash assistance empowered Abdel Fattah’s family
Type:
VideoOrganization:
British Red Cross, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentAbdel Fattah, a dedicated teacher in Yemen, shares his powerful story of caring for his elderly father who suffers from kidney failure. With limited resources and growing responsibilities, cash assistance…
17 July 2025
Voices from Yemen: From Conflict to Hope – How cash assistance helped Bashir rebuild
Type:
VideoOrganization:
Norwegian Red Cross, Yemen Red CrescentBashir shares his powerful story of displacement, the struggle to find shelter, and living in fear amid ongoing conflict in Yemen. Faced with immense hardship, cash assistance became a crucial…
12 March 2025
Driving with Change: MENA Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter
Type:
NewsletterOrganization:
Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRCThe latest edition of the MENA Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter, titled “Driving with Change: CVA in the MENA Region” highlights the key developments and achievements in 2024, featuring…
17 February 2025
Cash for Work in Livelihoods: Processes and Challenges Encountered in SARC’s Experience
Type:
ReportOrganization:
Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, Syrian Arab Red CrescentThis report was written by Khaled Maadani as part of the MENA CVA Mentoring programme. This paper explores the challenges preventing the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) from implementing Cash-for-Work…
Page 3 of 9
In partnership with:
