Educating Children in Emergency Settings: An Unexpected Lifeline

Providing educational services for children is a vital intervention during emergencies, chronic crises, and early phases of reconstruction. The spectrum of activities within the sector of Education in Emergencies are wide ranging and include non-formal education, basic literacy and numeracy, cultural activities and creative expressive outlets, sports and recreation, health education, life skills, peace education, teacher training, support to Community Education Committees, youth leadership, civic development, school rehabilitation, vocational training, and capacity building for host governments.