Case studies: Europe

Browse case studies from the Europe region, including case studies on co-production, institutionalising CEA, and CEA in refugee services.

25 March 2026

Participation In Emergencies In Slovakia

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Slovak Red Cross

This case study shows how the Slovak Red Cross demonstrated that meaningful community participation is possible even in the earliest phase of an emergency response. By using rapid focus group…

  • Conflict
  • Emergencies
  • Meaningful participation
  • Shelter

25 March 2026

The Branch Leads On Feedback In Bulgaria

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Bulgarian Red Cross, IFRC

This case study shows how the Bulgaria Red Cross uses a structured, team‑based system to turn community feedback into action. Weekly analysis, strong leadership, and fast communication channels ensure issues…

  • Community feedback
  • Conflict
  • Ukraine and impacted countries

25 March 2026

From Response To Commitment In Greece

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Hellenic Red Cross, IFRC

This case study shows how the Hellenic Red Cross (HRC) turned emergency‑driven CEA practices from the 2015 migration crisis into a long‑term organisational approach. By embedding CEA into policies, training,…

  • Conflict
  • Emergencies
  • Institutionalisation
  • Ukraine and impacted countries

25 March 2026

Strengthening Community Participation In Türkiye

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Turkish Red Crescent

This case study shows how the Turkish Red Crescent strengthened community participation by partnering with existing Ukrainian Associations during the Ukraine Impacted Countries response. By shifting decision‑making to trusted community…

  • Community feedback
  • Community-led solutions
  • Conflict
  • Ukraine and impacted countries

31 March 2025

Suggestion Boxes: Case Study and Guidance from the Hellenic Red Cross

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Hellenic Red Cross

A case study of the Hellenic Red Cross use of Suggestion Boxes alongside other engagement channels in Accommodation Centres for Unnacommpanied Young People in Greece. Includes tips and guidance for…

  • Accountability
  • Adaptive management
  • Asylum
  • Asylum seekers

14 February 2024

CEA in Cash and Voucher Assistance: A Best Practice Example from Ukraine

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Ukrainian Red Cross Society

This case study documents how community engagement and accountability approaches were integrated into the Ukraine Red Cross Society’s (URCS) Prykhystok programme, and the benefits this delivered. The Prykhystok Programme provides…

  • CEA and Cash
  • Conflict
  • IDPs
  • Ukraine and impacted countries