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CEA in Africa

Explore pages and resources related in Community Engagement and Accountability in the Africa region.

CEA Africa Strategy

This strategy helps Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners with a clear and coordinated approach to strengthening accountability to communities across Africa.

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SLL programme

The Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) is an unprecedented initiative between Africa CDC and Mastercard Foundation that is accelerating COVID-19 vaccination in Africa and supporting the continent’s long-term health security.

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CEA Working Group: Africa

Documents related to the Movement-wide CEA Working Group for Africa, including National Society CEA strategies and meeting recordings.

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18 July 2024

Africa CEA Peer-to-Peer Learning Event Report

Type:

Report

Organization:

British Red Cross, Kenya Red Cross

This report outlines the objectives, methodology, and learnings from an Africa CEA peer-to-peer learning event which was hosted by Kenya Red Cross Society. This 3-day peer-to-peer learning exchange aimed at…

  • Africa
  • Institutionalisation
  • Peer-to-peer learning

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24 June 2024

From Vaccine Hesitancy to Confidence

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Kenya Red Cross, Tanzania Red Cross Society

A case study on enhancing effective Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) for vaccine uptake from Tanzania Red Cross Society.

  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Epidemic control
  • RCCE

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19 June 2024

CEA capitalisation workshop in Mali

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Croix-Rouge Malienne, IFRC

As the workshop title suggests, the Malian Red Cross (MRC) aims to integrate learning from experiences into all its community engagement and accountability (CEA) activities. Held on May 30-31, 2024,…

  • Africa
  • Best practice
  • Case study
  • IFRC

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19 June 2024

Community Engagement and Accountability in Humanitarian Diplomacy: The Success of the Comorian Red Crescent in Cholera Response in Anjouan

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Comoros Red Crescent, IFRC

In February 2024, a cholera epidemic struck the Comoros, prompting the Comorian Red Crescent (CRCO) to deploy emergency health, WASH, protection, gender, inclusion, and community engagement programs. Despite initial challenges…

  • Advocacy
  • Africa
  • Capacity building
  • Case study

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19 June 2024

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

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Nigerian Red Cross

The Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) team conducted research in drought-affected Jigawa State, involving focus groups and interviews to understand local perspectives on climate change. Through collaborative workshops and Enhanced…

  • Africa
  • Behaviour change
  • Capacity building
  • Climate change

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5 March 2024

Conducting Cash Distribution Activities in Mali

Type:

Case Study

A short case study capturing the impact of Malian Red Cross cash distribution activities as part of the ECHO PPP program and the Zero Hunger Initiative. Available in English and…

  • CEA and Cash
  • CVA
  • ECHO PPP
  • French

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