Education in Emergencies

This is a short animation video by UNHCR that defines the term "asylum seeker." This video can be useful preparation for a lesson and also be used within lessons to bring this topic to life for students.

Ces ressources de la Croix-Rouge américaine sont conçues pour enseigner aux jeunes enfants et à leurs familles comment rester en sécurité lors de catastrophes et de situations d'urgence grâce à des activités amusantes, comme des jeux d’association, e...

A 45-second video clip of Rosita and her mother preparing an emergency kit. Teachers can help students to prepare for the unexpected or recovering from it while discussing what they saw.

This webpage contains an infographic outlining preparedness activities students can do in their homes. For example: securing bookcases and shelves, placing heavy objects on lower shelves, turning off gas, electricity and water, and more.

Cette courte vidéo d’animation du HCR présente les droits dont jouissent les réfugiés ainsi que les lois internationales qui les protègent. Elle peut aider les enseignants qui préparent une leçon et constitue également un support visuel de qualité da...

A story that helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have after experiencing a large-scale fire like a wildfire. This children's book describes some of Trinka's and Sam's reactions and how their par...

A lesson exploring the war in Ukraine and how humanitarian crises affect people. Using a photograph, students will debate the statements "Civilians should never be targeted" and "All people deserve to be safe," and will explore their values and opini...

A guide including tips, activities, and videos to help students feel safe, cope with emotions, and understand that there is hope for the future after a hurricane. Resource includes: giving students the facts; comforting your students; listening and t...