Education in Emergencies

In this video, a refugee child called Omar reflects on family life back in Syria, living in safety before the war, and their displacement journey. There is also an accompanying lesson plan which teachers can use.

Resource that discusses a school's crisis plan, including live active shooter drills at schools, how to communicate emergencies at schools to parents, school emergency response keywords to know, and a school safety checklist for students and parents....

This resource has 13 lesson plans on exploring who is a refugee, refugee journeys, and refugee settlement. Lessons cover terminology, myths and facts, persecution, countries of origin, why people flee, where people seek asylum, durable solutions, res...

A lesson to examine and discuss Afghanistan via an evocative photograph of people at Kabul airport during the crisis that unfolded in August 2021. Students will analyze and identify how people were impacted by this event, debate the statement "All pe...

A story that helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a tornado. This children's book describes some of Trinka's and Sam's reactions and how their parents help them to express...

An activity booklet for children in which they can join Wrigley the dog as she helps her family prepare for earthquakes by staying informed, packing emergency supplies, and making a family communication plan.

This resource has five themed lesson plans to introduce human rights to young children ages 3-5. These teaching resources engage children in discussion and raise awareness of their own rights in a fun and interactive way. They cover feelings, relatio...