This tool provides structured guidance for conducting focus group discussions (FGDs) with communities and local authorities to assess the effectiveness, inclusivity, and trustworthiness of Early Warning Systems (EWS). Part of the IFRC’s Enhanced Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (eVCA) toolbox, it supports participatory assessments of local risk knowledge, communication channels, and preparedness capacities. The guide can also be used independently for research or project planning.
Note: This is a working document and has not yet been piloted. Content may be updated based on field testing and feedback.
Resource collections
- ALNAP focus topics
- Climate emergency
- Cyclones, hurricanes & typhoons
- Droughts
- Earthquakes
- Ebola
- Evaluating humanitarian action
- Floods
- Heatwaves
- Learning from crises (Natural hazards)
- Locally led humanitarian action
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
- Monitoring of humanitarian action
- Urban Response - Urban Crisis Preparedness and Risk Reduction
- Use of evaluation evidence