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
Child Soldier
A lesson plan with five activities focused on child soldiers. Students will learn how and why children are recruited into armed conflict and explore their feelings through a powerful story and discussions. They will consider the thoughts and feelings...
Education in Emergencies
L'histoire d'Omar
Dans cette vidéo, Omar, un enfant réfugié, évoque sa vie de famille en Syrie, la sécurité de la vie avant la guerre et son parcours à la suite de son déplacement. Les enseignants peuvent également utiliser un plan de cours d'accompagnement.
Education in Emergencies
Hassan and Youssof's Story
In this short video, two refugee children called Hassan and Youssof reflect on their life in Syria, their decision to come to Europe, and how their father channels discipline through being a karate champion. There is also an accompanying lesson plan ...
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 ...