PCCE
Protracted Crises and
Complex Emergencies
Welcome to the PCCE landing site! This space provides National Societies and IFRC colleagues with key IFRC reference materials and updates on upcoming thematic sessions for peer-to-peer exchange. For collaboration and interactive discussions, please visit our dedicated community site, where you can connect with peers, share experiences, and engage in valuable conversations on protracted crises and complex emergencies.
Challenges and good practices of National Societies in Protracted Crises and Complex Emergencies
November 2024
with contributions from the Nigerian Red Cross Society
and Afghan Red Crescent Society
PCCE
Community
of Practice
A community for Joint Learning and
Peer-to-Peer exchange !
The hub for RCRC practitioners to connect, collaborate, and co-design PCCE solutions together!
PCCE
Community of Practice meetings
PLANNING IN THE PCCE CONTEXT
9:30 – 11:00 CET
Online
Planning in protracted crises and complex emergency environments (PCCE) presents unique challenges and opportunities. This webinar will provide a platform for National Society PMER representatives and operations/programmatic focal points to:
Share experiences on longer-term planning in PCCE contexts
Discuss how existing tools (e.g., Unified Planning, PNS/External tools) support planning processes
Unpack challenges and gaps in current planning approaches
Explore the findings and recommendations from the PCCE study and workshop report and discuss how they can be applied to strengthen planning practices
Identify opportunities for improvement and explore what support is needed
PCCE
Reference information
Explore essential resources on Protracted Crises and Complex Emergencies. Click on the text box to view the content.
PCCE Leaflet
This short document presents the findings of a 2023 IFRC research study focused on enhancing the delivery of services in PCCEs. The document also provides an overview of the first global workshop on PCCEs held in January 2024, which discussed operational challenges and strategies for effective responses.
Access the document here
Learning from RCRC Assistance in PCCE - Report
The IFRC secretariat commissioned a research study in 2023 to improve its institutional understanding of PCCEs.
This study comprised more than 70 informant interviews across a broad range of stakeholders and 38 operations in 17 countries.
Access the document here
IFRC PCCE Workshop
Resources
In this section, you will find resources from the January 2024 PCCE Workshop, including the agenda, photos, participant list, and the presentations used by the speakers during the event.
Access resources here
PCCE PUZZLE CORNER
Learn, Solve, Explore
Take a break and challenge yourself with our Word Seeker and Crossword Puzzle—but there’s more to it than just fun! Some answers are hidden in our report, encouraging you to explore key insights along the way.
A great way to test your knowledge and discover something new. Ready to begin?
IFRC PCCE WORKSHOP
Over three days in January 2024, participants from the IFRC network, ICRC, and external partners convened to review findings from a global study and initiate more structured efforts to address challenges in Protracted Crises and Complex Emergencies (PCCE). During this intensive collaboration, they identified shared obstacles, exchanged best practices, and outlined actionable steps to enhance the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's effectiveness and accountability in these challenging contexts.
