CEA in Emergencies
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement always works in partnership with communities. In an emergency, it can be difficult to balance time and limited resources with our commitment to engage with the people in a meaningful way. These resources will offer useful guidance. Explore resources on integrating CEA into conflict, earthquake and extreme weather responses below, or discover all CEA in emergencies resources by using the search function at the bottom of the page. If you’re looking for health related emergencies, you can visit our CEA and Health page.
When working on emergency operations, you should be meeting the below CEA minimum actions. An explanation of where each CEA minimum action sits in the below programme cycle can be found here.
CEA minimum actions for an emergency
Latest ‘CEA in Emergencies’ resources
26 June 2025
Community Driven Cyclone recovery in Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, IFRCThis case study details the community-driven recovery efforts in Bangladesh following Cyclone Remal, emphasising participation, empowerment, and resilience. Rather than delivering aid through a top-down model, BDRCS prioritised a participatory…
22 April 2025
Interagency Coordination for Community Engagement and Accountability
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IFRCThis guidance note supports National Societies to strengthen their role in CEA interagency coordination. It explains what interagency coordination is, why it matters, common challenges, and how to engage effectively.…
17 April 2025
Interagency Coordination Strengthens Red Cross Capacity and Knowledge
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IFRC, Indonesian Red CrossThis case study explores how the Indonesian Red Cross has strengthened its disaster and epidemic response by actively participating in interagency coordination forums, improving access to data, expertise, and resources…
17 April 2025
Panamanian Red Cross Coordination with Government Leads to Better Responses
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IFRC, Panamanian Red CrossThis case study explores how the Panamanian Red Cross Society is using its auxiliary role and participation in Government coordination forums to influence national policy and promote more accountable disaster…
17 April 2025
Myanmar Red Cross Expands its Reach and Impact Through Interagency Coordination
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IFRC, Myanmar Red CrossThis case study explores how the Myanmar Red Cross Society has expanded its community feedback mechanisms and impact nationwide by actively participating in the national AAP/CE Working Group, gaining access…
17 April 2025
Red Cross of Chad Takes a Leading Role in Interagency Coordination
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IFRC, Red Cross of ChadThis case study explores how the Red Cross of Chad is strengthening its role in accountability by leading trainings, hosting interagency meetings, and working closely with UN agencies, INGOs, and…
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