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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.

© Zaher Barazi / Syrian Arab Red Crescent

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

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

18 August 2025

Connected for Impact webinar: CVA Coordination in Action (MENA Region)

Type:

Webinar

Organization:

IFRC

Connected for Impact: CVA Coordination in Action (MENA Region) . Webinar hosted by the Cash Centre of Excellence and the Lebanese Red Cross.

  • cash coordination
  • MENA Community of Practice

22 July 2025

Advancing Health through Cash webinar: Empowering MENA National Societies

Type:

Webinar

Organization:

Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, Lebanese Red Cross, Norwegian Red Cross

Advancing Health through Cash: Empowering MENA National Societies. Webinar hosted by the Cash Centre of Excellence and the Lebanese Red Cross.

  • cash assistance
  • cash coordination

17 July 2025

Improving maternal care in Yemen: The impact of a life-saving voucher Initiative

Type:

Video

Organization:

Norwegian Red Cross, Yemen Red Crescent

This video explores the impact of a joint voucher program implemented by the Yemen Red Crescent and the Norwegian Red Cross in Lahj Governorate. Aimed at supporting pregnant women, the…

  • Health

17 July 2025

Voices from Yemen: Mohammed Ghalib Hussein on receiving cash assistance

Type:

Video

Organization:

British Red Cross, Cash Hub, Yemen Red Crescent

Mohammed 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…

  • cash assistance
  • Health
  • Livelihoods

In partnership with:

British Red Cross