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This page brings together the full range of resources supporting EVCA practice: from the core guidance documents and field templates to training videos, case studies, and relevant research. Use the filters to find resources by type, or jump to a specific section below.

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Core EVCA resources

Guidance PDF

EVCA Full Guidance

Complete methodology guide for conducting an EVCA. This is the primary reference document for EVCA practitioners.
Guidance PDF

EVCA Toolbox

A comprehensive collection of the tools used during the EVCA process to facilitate community engagement and data gathering.
Templates XLSX DOCX

EVCA Reporting Template

Standardized template for recording and reporting EVCA findings. Also available in Excel and Word formats.
Templates DOCX

Sample of Assessment Scheduling

A reference document providing a sample schedule for planning and organizing an EVCA assessment.
Guidance PDF

Key Concepts of EVCA: Determinants of Risk

A reference document explaining the key concepts and determinants of risk that underpin the EVCA methodology.
Training ZIP

ToT training package

Revised Training of Trainers package providing all materials needed to deliver EVCA training to new facilitators and practitioners.
Training Video

Interactive video introduction

Interactive walkthrough that explains the fundamental processes and benefits of the EVCA approach.
Guidance PDF

History of VCA and the Enhancement Process

Background on the evolution from VCA to EVCA and the key design decisions behind the approach.

Thematic guidance

Guidance PDF

Gender and Diversity Sensitive VCA

Guidance note on integrating gender and diversity considerations throughout the VCA cycle.
Guidance PDF

Climate Change Considerations in VCA

A summary for practitioners on integrating climate risk into community assessment.
Training ZIP

EVCA and epidemics package

Updated EVCA documents incorporating epidemic risk, including epidemic-inclusive Resilience Star, all 10 tools, training materials, terminology checklist, and more.
Guidance Template PDF

EVCA and Early Warning Systems

Two community-centered EWS tools: the Communication Landscape Analysis Tool and a qualitative FGD guide for EWS assessment with communities and local authorities.
Guidance PDF

Urban considerations for EVCA

Practical guidance for adapting the R2R via EVCA framework to urban contexts, with urban-specific tips, case studies, and adapted tool guidance for cities.

Roadmap to Community Resilience through EVCA

Guidance Website

R2R Website

The official R2R program site, includes country examples, learning resources, and step-by-step framework overview.

Guidance PDF

Road Map to Community Resilience: Full Version

Complete Road Map to Community Resilience document outlining the full framework.
Templates XLSX

Action Planning Prioritization Tool

A spreadsheet tool to help teams prioritize actions during the community action planning phase of EVCA.
Guidance PDF

Resilience Star: Facilitation Guide

Step-by-step guide for facilitating the Resilience Star exercise with communities, including scoring and discussion prompts.
Guidance PDF

Resilience Star: Discussing the dimensions

A guide to facilitate community conversations around the five dimensions of the Resilience Star.
Training Course

R2R Online Course

Self-paced online course covering the full R2R framework, hosted on the IFRC learning platform.

Community resilience measurement dashboard

Data Platform Website

Resilience Measurement Dashboard Platform

The official IFRC platform for measuring and tracking community resilience outcomes over time.

Templates XLSX

Resilience Star: Documentation Template

A standardized spreadsheet template used to collect and input Resilience Star data into the RMD.

Africa ToT training series — videos

Recorded sessions from the IFRC Africa regional Trainer of Trainers workshop held in March–April 2021. The series walks facilitators through the full EVCA cycle: from initial community engagement and hazard prioritization, through vulnerability and capacity assessment, to risk ranking, action planning, and learning.

Case studies — digital tools in EVCA

Series of case studies documenting how National Societies have integrated digital tools into their EVCA processes. Each example highlights context-specific adaptations, lessons learned, and practical insights for teams looking to move beyond paper-based approaches.

Cost-benefit analysis of community-based DRR

A collection of research documents examining the cost-effectiveness and impact of community-based disaster risk reduction programs across multiple countries.

PAST VCA MANUALS

A collection of foundational documents from the original Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) framework, serving as the predecessor methodology to the current EVCA approach.

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