CEA in Emergencies

Welcome to the Community Engagement Hub

Putting communities at the heart of what we do.

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Not sure where to begin? Head over to the CEA Guide where you’ll find a detailed explanation of what CEA is and how to integrate it into programmes, emergencies and organisations, feedback mechanisms, and collaboration with related sectors.

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4 September 2025

Community based Early Warning Early Action in Tuvalu

This research study explores how communities respond to disasters in the island to form recommendations on improving early…
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4 September 2025

Community based Early Warning Early Action in Palau

This research study explores how communities, and especially the youth, respond to disasters in the island to form…

20 August 2025

Institutionalising Community Engagement and Accountability: Red Cross Society of Niger

In this video, Adamou Amadou Tidjani outlines the Red Cross Society of Niger’s efforts to integrate Community Engagement…

20 August 2025

Setting up a Community Feedback Mechanism: South Sudan Red Cross

In this video, South Sudan Red Cross’ CEA Coordinator Gala Jane Mogga explores how effective community feedback mechanisms…
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Visit CEA toolkits

Learn more about CEA through tools and resources

IFRC Feedback Kit

This toolkit assembles all available feedback resources across the six stages of the feedback cycle.

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Hotline in a box

A set of tools, case studies, and tip cards, that will help you assess, set up, and manage different types of channels to communicate with communities during humanitarian crises.

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Watch CEA videos

2 July 2025

CEA Institutionalisation Video Series: Chad

In this video, the Red Cross of Chad shares reflections, achievements, challenges, and key lessons from their CEA…

31 March 2025

Video: CEA Best Practice in Hellenic Red Cross

A short video highlighting the importance of CEA and how it is being implemented by Hellenic Red Cross….

17 March 2025

Nepal Red Cross: Cash Assistance for Anticipatory Action and Resilience

In this video, the Nepal Red Cross Society showcases its shift from traditional cash and voucher assistance (CVA)…

16 December 2024

CEA in Disaster and Crisis Video

In this video, Ombretta Baggio from the IFRC explains the four key components of CEA, highlights its critical…
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Join our Community of Practice

The CEA Community of Practice (CoP) brings together an online platform and monthly meetings, offering members a space to connect with peers, collaborate, exchange experiences, and share best practices.

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