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
Refugee Rights
This is a short animation video by UNHCR that outlines the rights that refugees have and international laws that protect them. It can be useful for teachers when preparing for a lesson and also a strong visual aid for students to watch within lessons...
Education in Emergencies
Climate Change in the South Pacific
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...
Education in Emergencies
Sesame Street Support After a Hurricane
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...
Education in Emergencies
Omars berättelse
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.
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Prepárate con Pedro
Pedro es un pingüino y le encanta aprender sobre cómo puede prepararse y tomar medidas durante una emergencia para ayudar a las niñas y los niños pequeños y sus familias a mantenerse seguros. Visita a sus amigos en todas partes de los Estados Unidos ...
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Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day
This story helps young children, their families, and teachers talk about feelings and worries they may have around hurricanes. By describing the reactions of the characters Trinka and Sam, this children's book demonstrates how their parents can help ...