Resources
Humanitarian emergencies—including conflicts, mass displacement, environmental disasters, and health crises—cause severe disruptions to education for millions of children. Here, you will find a curated selection of lesson plans and classroom activities designed to empower educators who are either teaching about such emergencies or who have emergency-impacted students in their classrooms. Topics include: refugees, statelessness, human rights, war and conflict, peace, climate-induced crises, emergency preparedness, natural hazards, first aid, and social-emotional learning. Find out more about our Education in Emergencies (EiE) initiative and our EiE work.
Education in Emergencies
Newsthink: Conflict in Sudan
A lesson to explore the conflict in Sudan. Using photographs, students will explore the impact that the conflict is having on civilians, many of whom have fled their country or are still trying to leave. Students will debate the statements "Internall...
Education in Emergencies
Volcano in Hawaii
In 2018, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupted, releasing toxic gas emissions, lava flows, and ash. These lesson activities encourage students to consider what it might be like knowing that you may need to evacuate, how you could prepare, and living ...
Education in Emergencies
Fleeing Violence in Myanmar
A lesson to reflect on the crisis in Myanmar by looking at a photo of people who have fled the violence there. Students will share what they already know about the Myanmar crisis, develop empathy with the people affected, and consider what kind of he...
Education in Emergencies
A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street
Watch Big Bird’s friends help him rebuild his nest after a hurricane, similar to how teachers can help rebuild students' sense of safety and security. Teachers can reflect with students on questions like: How did Big Bird feel when he saw his nest ru...