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.

Meet the Mentors (EN) (AR)


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 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.


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.


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 Post Distribution Monitoring Survey

Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) Survey conducted by SARC in the February 2023 post-earthquake response

3 July 2023

SARC Multisectoral Market Assessment

This document outlines the purpose and process of the rapid market assessment conducted by SARC in the February…

3 July 2023

SARC CVA Earthquake Intervention Plan 2023

This document outlines procedures and steps needed to implement the cash and voucher interventions in relation to the…


7 May 2018

After Action Review – WASH E-voucher Pilot Saida, Lebanon

Type:

Evaluation

Organization:

Lebanese Red Cross

After Action Review on the Lebanese Red Cross’ piloting of an e-voucher project using Red Rose’s data management and assistance delivery platform to provide hygiene items to Syrian refugees.

  • WASH
  • Cash technology
  • Cash Preparedness

In partnership with:

British Red Cross