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.
Syria earthquake response: Find the latest resources
3 July 2023
SARC CVA Earthquake Intervention Plan 2023
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Syrian Arab Red CrescentThis document outlines procedures and steps needed to implement the cash and voucher interventions in relation to the Syrian Earthquake, including roles and responsibilities of departments and units within the…
6 May 2023
MENA CCoE: Peer-to-Peer exchange briefing note
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Cash Centre of ExcellenceAn overview of the Peer-To-Peer exchange program conducted with National societies in the MENA region
13 April 2023
Nouria and Nima’s story: Cash assistance in Amran, Yemen
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British Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, ICRC, Yemen Red CrescentThis story highlights the experience of Nouria and Nima and how the cash assistance pilot programme in Amran, Yemen empowered each family to provide for their needs, help their children,…
13 April 2023
Mohammed’s story: Cash assistance in Amran, Yemen
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British Red Cross, Danish Red Cross, ICRCThis story highlights the experience of Mohammed and his family; how the cash assistance pilot programme in Amran, Yemen enabled him to fulfil his family’s needs such food, rent, paying…
4 November 2022
Regional Roadmap for Cash and Voucher Assistance: Middle East and North Africa
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IFRCThis Roadmap establishes key priorities and targets for 2022-2023 in Cash and Voucher Assistance programming identified by the National Societies.
16 December 2020
Analysis of the small-scale fisheries market system in Aden: rich fisheries, poor fishing communities, Yemen – Economic Security Programme
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ICRC, ICRCThis document reports on main findings related to the small-scale fisheries market analysis in Aden, and gives strategic recommendations to the ICRC delegation in Yemen.
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