Education in Emergencies

Students will consider the humanitarian impacts of climate change, improve their understanding of the effects on people’s lives, be introduced to the term "climate change refugee," and understand ways people can remain resilient and optimistic. Stude...

Songs that help students engage with real life stories of refugees. The lyrics can be used to spark discussions and debates about identity, belonging, media representation, and how to make refugees feel welcome.

A lesson to introduce what chemical weapons are and how they fit within international humanitarian law. Students will understand the facts about what chemical weapons are and why they are banned, discuss why we have rules during conflict, and conside...

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

A lesson to examine and discuss the humanitarian situation in Venezuela and the principle of neutrality. The economic crisis in Venezuela has been frequently reported in the news, but behind these headlines, there is a serious and growing humanitaria...

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.

An article on how to start a conversation with your students about what happens when the unexpected happens. It’s hard to know what to say when talking to students about emergencies. Teachers don’t want to worry their students, but it’s important for...

I den här videon, reflekterar ett flyktingbarn som heter Omar över sin familjens liv, åter i Syrien, när de bodde i säkerhet innan kriget, och deras förflyttningsresa. Det finns också en tillhörande lektionsplan som lärare kan använda.