Case studies

Case studies are a great way to share good practices, learnings, and solutions. These studies can provide inspiration and advice for those working in similar contexts and are a great way to spotlight the work of National Societies. Browse case studies geographically below or explore all case studies thematically using the search function. You can also submit your own case studies to be added to the CEA Hub by using the template at the bottom of the page and emailing your case study to lselby@redcross.org.uk.

Global Map of CEA Case Studies 

Explore our new map of CEA case studies from around the world. Click on locations to see how Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies are fostering community participation, open and honest communication, and responsive feedback mechanisms in their programmes.

If you’d like to add a case study to the map, please email lselby@redcross.org.uk

Discover our latest case studies

27 August 2024

Internal Lassa Fever Awareness Campaign: a Realistic Community Engagement Approach

A story from the Nigerian Red Cross Society on the effectiveness of CEA in a public health campaign.

19 June 2024

CEA capitalisation workshop in Mali

As the workshop title suggests, the Malian Red Cross (MRC) aims to integrate learning from experiences into all…

19 June 2024

Bridging hope and resilience: How CEA is transforming drought-affected communities in Jigawa State

The Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) team conducted research in drought-affected Jigawa State, involving focus groups and interviews…

10 April 2024

Building Trust During COVID-19 in Humanitarian Settings: Video

This video case study from the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan shows their experiences in the Building Trust…

Write your own case study

1 April 2020

CEA case study template

An IFRC template document for a Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) case study. This document provides you with the layout, headings and prompts needed to produce your own CEA study.

12 April 2021

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Red Cross: Stopping the spread of dengue by covering barrels

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Red Cross

In order to help curb the worst dengue outbreak in recent history, the St. Vincent and the Grendines Red Cross launched a campaign to control mosquito populations including the covering…

  • Dengue
  • Disease
  • Spanish

14 December 2020

CEA in Greek lessons

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Hellenic Red Cross, IFRC

A case study on the implementation of a feedback mechanism designed to understand the effectiveness and appropriateness of Greek languages classes attended by migrants and refugees in Thessaloniki, particularly looking…

  • Case study
  • Community feedback
  • Data collection
  • Feedback

26 November 2020

Community participatory appraisal with migrant population in Ecuador

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC

A case study on community participatory appraisals with migrant populations in Ecuador implemented by the ERC with the aim to obtain a better knowledge and understanding of the main problems…

  • Americas
  • Appraisal
  • Case study
  • COVID-19

9 November 2020

Continuing disaster risk reduction during COVID-19, Suriname

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Canadian Red Cross, IFRC, Suriname Red Cross

A case study on the Community Resilience Building (CRB) programme in Suriname. The programme is designed to empower communities to monitor risks and hazards and develop community resilience plans. The…

  • Americas
  • Arabic
  • Case study
  • Community work

26 October 2020

Migrant satisfaction surveys on Health Days in Peru

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Peruvian Red Cross

A case study on the implementation of satisfaction surveys which were used to collect feedback from migrant populations on health services in Peru during ‘Health Days’. Health Days were set…

  • Feedback
  • CEA and Health
  • Migrants
  • CEA and Migration

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

1 July 2020

Collective approaches to communication and community engagement in the Central Sulawesi response

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Humanitarian Policy Group

This case study is part of a wider project commissioned by UNICEF on behalf of the CCEI to identify solutions to address current bottlenecks and challenges in the Sulawesi earthquake…

  • Asia Pacific
  • Case study
  • CCE
  • Disaster

4 June 2020

AVAIL project: Co-production in service design and service delivery with people seeking asylum in Wales

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

British Red Cross

A case study of the AVAIL project’s ‘Peer Educator delivered Life Skills Course’ which was co-designed and co-delivered by 17 people with lived experience of the asylum process to 66…

  • Asylum
  • Asylum seekers
  • AVAIL
  • Migrants

4 June 2020

AVAIL project: How to ensure a meaningful participation of experts-by-experience in policy conversations

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

British Red Cross

This case study draws on previous engagements of the VOICES Network, and discusses the value of the participation of experts-by-experience in policy conversations that are taking place throughout senior-level meetings,…

  • Asylum
  • Asylum seekers
  • AVAIL
  • Displacement

4 June 2020

AVAIL project: Feedback from the AVAIL buddying activities

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Latvian Red Cross

A case study on the Irish Red Cross’ and Latvian Red Cross’ ‘buddying activities’. Part of the AVAIL project, buddies are volunteers from the local community who are able to…

  • Asylum
  • Asylum seekers
  • AVAIL
  • Buddying

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