Guidelines for education in situations of emergency and crisis

EFA Strategic Planning

Emergency situations, caused by armed conflict, chronic crises or natural disasters, are a major constraint to the achievement of Education for All. Yet children and adolescents in refugee, internal displacement, returnee or other crisis situations have the right to education, and to benefit from the stabilizing and reassuring environment that schools can provide. In order to achieve this result, this guideline has been prepared with major key points to be considered in developing the emergency response or preparedness of EFA plans of action. This guideline provides orientations and recommendations and strategic planning for achieving EFA in situations of emergency, crisis and reconstruction.