HOW TO CONDUCT A VCA?
Joseph tells us that the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent have many examples of vulnerability and capacity assessments (VCAs) on their website. Graham adds that the website also has a VCA toolbox and guideline that is useful at the community level. He says VCA is a flexible tool and its design and use depends on the objectives. For example, if the objective is to define the role of society in a disaster, then the design should include methods for engaging all participants during the disaster. Other objectives might require other, less-powerful tools. Continue the discussion at Aid Workers Forum.
