Case studies: Africa
Explore case studies case studies from the Africa region, including case studies on COVID-19, Ebola, and setting up community committees for feedback and complaints.
1 April 2020
Sharing midterm review findings with communities
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IFRCThis case study documents how the Zambia Red Cross Society adopted a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approach during their three-year Pneumonia Reduction Project.
1 April 2020
CEA helps to tackle corruption in Malawi
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IFRCThis case study produced by IFRC and Malawian Red Cross details how Malawi Red Cross Society used community engagement to tackle corruption by community leaders as part of the Cyclone Idai flood response.
1 April 2020
Case study: Setting up community committee for feedback and complaints (BRC)
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IFRCThis case study produced by the IFRC and Burundi Red Cross details the setting up of a community committee for feedback and complaints in Muyinga, Burundi.
30 March 2020
Ebola champion leads prevention efforts to protect her community
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IFRC, Uganda Red CrossA case study produced by the IFRC and the Ugandan Red Cross, on how one woman and her family are mobilising communities to prepare for and prevent outbreaks of the Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda.
30 March 2020
Integrating CEA at the Ethiopian Red Cross Society
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Canadian Red Cross, Ethiopian Red CrossA Case Study produced by the Canadian Red Cross and the Ethiopian Red Cross, outlining the impact of integrating Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) into Ethiopian Red Cross Society activities.
29 June 2019
Red Cross mobilises 600,000 community members in fight against ebola
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IFRCAn IFRC case study which documents best practices in Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) to prevent the spread of Ebola. These include engaging with and mobilising communities to control the epidemic.
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