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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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17 July 2025
Voices from Yemen: Finding dignity in crisis – Maha Ahmed’s story
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
17 February 2025
Integrated approach of Needs and Market Assessment for effective CVA Programming in Southern Iraq
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Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC, Iraq Red Crescent SocietyThis report was written by Mohammad Al Qassab as part of the MENA CVA Mentoring programme. Discover how needs and market assessments in southern Iraq help improve humanitarian aid and…
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