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Middle East and North Africa

Learn more about the cash programmes and work within the Middle East/North Africa region, carried out by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Search our case studies, photos, articles and evaluations below.

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Syria earthquake response: Find the latest resources

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…

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 Post Distribution Monitoring Survey

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

26 March 2026

Multidimensional Impact of Cash Assistance: A case study on impact and wellbeing in a complex setting

Type:

Case study

Organization:

Lebanese Red Cross

This case study explores the Multipurpose Cash Assistance response following the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon in late 2024 through a wellbeing lens. Cash assistance improved households’ material conditions, health,…

  • MPCA
  • Wellbeing

16 March 2026

MENA Region CVA Newsletter – Accelerating Growth in Cash and Voucher Assistance in the MENA Region

Type:

Newsletter

Organization:

Cash Centre of Excellence, Lebanese Red Cross

Issue #3 of Accelerating Growth in Cash and Voucher Assistance in the MENA Region, a Red Cross Red Crescent Movement (RCRCM) newsletter by the MENA Cash Centre of Excellence.

  • MENA Community of Practice

24 February 2026

Hend Mohammed: Insights of a National Society CVA Focal Point – Yemen Red Crescent Society

Type:

Blog

Organization:

Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, Lebanese Red Cross

In this Q&A session, Hend Mohammed — Senior Cash and Voucher Assistance Officer at Yemen Red Crescent Society — shares her professional journey and perspectives, emphasizing a community-focused approach to…

24 February 2026

Elisia Abdo: Insights of a National Society CVA Focal Point – Lebanese Red Cross

Type:

Blog

Organization:

Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, Lebanese Red Cross

In this Q&A session, Elisia — Lebanese Red Cross Eco-Sec & CVA Manager — shares her journey and insights, highlighting a people-centered approach to CVA. She reflects on program design,…

13 February 2026

“Enhancing Accountability in Cash and Voucher Assistance in the MENA Region (Lebanon)” – Reem Jawhari

Type:

Development programme

Organization:

Cash Hub

These Action Learning projects capture operational and strategic reflections, linking technical, professional, and organisational learning to real-world CVA practice. The insights generated are valuable for others working in similar humanitarian…

  • Development programme

12 February 2026

Yemen Red Crescent Society (YRCS) Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) – Position Paper

Type:

Report

Organization:

Yemen Red Crescent

Position Paper outlining the Yemen Red Crescent Society’s progress, current capacities, and vision for their CVA programming over the next couple of years. The document offers insights on the measured…

  • cash assistance
  • MENA Community of Practice

In partnership with:

British Red Cross