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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

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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…

  • Cash in conflict
  • Health
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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
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17 July 2025

Voices from Yemen: Finding dignity in crisis – Maha Ahmed’s story

Type:

Video

Organization:

Norwegian Red Cross, Yemen Red Crescent

As 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…

  • Cash in conflict
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17 July 2025

Voices from Yemen: How cash assistance empowered Abdel Fattah’s family

Type:

Video

Organization:

British Red Cross, ICRC, Yemen Red Crescent

Abdel 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…

  • Cash in conflict
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17 July 2025

Voices from Yemen: From Conflict to Hope – How cash assistance helped Bashir rebuild

Type:

Video

Organization:

Norwegian Red Cross, Yemen Red Crescent

Bashir 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…

  • Cash in conflict

12 March 2025

Driving with Change: MENA Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Newsletter

Type:

Newsletter

Organization:

Cash Centre of Excellence, IFRC

The 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…

  • MENA Community of Practice

In partnership with:

British Red Cross