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46International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesIndividual descriptions and explanations of how to use each ofthese tools can be found in the VCA toolbox and the VCA trainingguide. The toolbox focuses on what each tool is to be used forand how to apply each method, while the training guide explainshow to train people in their use. The VCA training guide will helpyou to organize and implement a comprehensive training programme.If your National Society does not have skilled people inthese areas, you could ask for support from a resource person.As part of the planning process, all members of the team shouldparticipate in deciding exactly which methods to employ. Thefinal list will depend on factors such as:■ what information is available from secondary sources of information;■ what information you wish to collect;■ number of available volunteers;■ available timeframe;■ the community’s culture (some methods may not be appropriatein certain cultures);■ who will facilitate (e.g. gender may play a significant role).Once people have received basic training, the planning processcan move ahead more rapidly. Decisions can be made on logisticsand the division of work – i.e. who will do what and when.Useful Tips External researchSome team members and trained volunteers can begin researchinto secondary or external sources of information from the begining(i.e. information that does not stem from the communityVCA process itself).■ This will encourage the VCA team to liaise with potentialpartners, such as national disaster coordinating committees,meteorological offices, and national/local governments.■ Reviewing this type of information helps produce baselinedata and makes team members more aware of risks – includingemerging risks such as global climate change – in both, thecommunities where the VCA will be carried out and in thewider regional context.
How to do a VCA 47■ Team members can also start to think about how some of theseinformation might be relevant in conducting the VCA andhow it might be presented to the community.In undertaking actual research, the team will have started theprocess – a key ingredient in fostering motivation and a sense ofownership.Gathering information through participatory group meetings.
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Page 7 and 8: 5Abbreviationsand acronymsAIDSBPICB
Page 9 and 10: How to do a VCA 7The review identif
Page 11 and 12: How to do a VCA 9Box 1TerminologyA
Page 13 and 14: How to do a VCA 11Beliefs and value
Page 15 and 16: How to do a VCA 13Beliefsand values
Page 17 and 18: How to do a VCA 15Our experience of
Page 19 and 20: How to do a VCA 17Box 2A learning o
Page 21 and 22: How to do a VCA 19The bottom three
Page 23 and 24: 21Getting startedA Process for VCAT
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Page 27 and 28: How to do a VCA 25■ You may wish
Page 29 and 30: How to do a VCA 27Managing the VCAO
Page 31 and 32: How to do a VCA 29Your National Soc
Page 33 and 34: How to do a VCA 31Useful Tips Defin
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Page 75 and 76: How to do a VCA 73Table 7Management
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Page 83 and 84: 81ConclusionIn summary, the informa
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Page 87 and 88: 85AnnexesAnnex 1 The Caribbean: Flo
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Page 93 and 94: How to do a VCA 91Annex 3 A sample
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