Institute for Capacity Strengthening

This guide is the second produced by CRS in Vietnam. The first guide, Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities , provides background and a more general introduction to inclusive education...

This guide explains how to implement community-based disaster preparedness programs (CBDP), with tools and recommendations for planning and implementation. The guide focuses on natural disasters such...

This manual describes how to build disaster-resistant shelters. Catholic Relief Services used this guide to build flood-resistant shelters in West Bengal. To learn more about this resource and others...

The Communication Toolbox offers practical guidance for program managers who want to communicate more effectively with program participants and community members. To learn more about this resource...

This step-by-step guide explains how to manage the two main types of CRS post-disaster or post-conflict construction: owner-driven and contractor-built. The guide is for non-construction...

The MARKit: Price Monitoring, Analysis and Response Kit was developed by representatives from the Local Regional Procurement Learning Alliance to guide food assistance practitioners through the steps...

Toward Resilience is an introductory resource for staff of development and humanitarian organizations that are working with people whose lives and rights are threatened by disasters and climate...

This resource pack offers practical advice about how to implement a system for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) in emergencies. It provides standards for MEAL in emergencies...

The ICT4Ag Suite is a set of integrated field-based tools that help CRS project managers, partners, and field agents support farmer groups. The tools are designed to improve training, business...

This manual aims to enable service providers to work with a range of actors in selected market chains and design interventions that initiate systemic changes in the marketplace. It leads...