Case studies: Americas

Browse case studies from the Americas region, including case studies on community feedback, CEA in extreme weather responses, and COVID-19.

28 September 2020

Feedback mechanism, the guidelines: Hurricane Dorian operation

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Bahamas Red Cross

As part of the Hurricane Dorian emergency appeal, a community feedback mechanism was established by Bahamas Red Cross and IFRC. In this context, this document provides guidelines on how to…

  • Complaints
  • Disaster
  • Extreme weather
  • Feedback

24 September 2020

Case study: Operating a feedback hotline in the Bahamas

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Bahamas Red Cross, IFRC

This case study presents the process of establishing and operating a feedback hotline that was undertaken by the BRCS and the IFRC to support operational community engagement and accountability (CEA)…

  • Case study
  • Disaster
  • Emergencies
  • Extreme weather

24 September 2020

Covid-19/migration WhatsApp Business line

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC

A case study of the WhatsApp business line that was set up in Peru to provide remote assistance to migrants affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Available in English and Spanish.

  • Americas
  • Communication
  • COVID-19
  • Emergencies