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Investing in the Youngest: ECCD in Emergencies
Investing in the Youngest: ECCD in Emergencies
Hanna Jamal, Plan International USACORE Group Spring Meeting
April 25th, [email protected]
Plan’s Approach to Plan’s Approach to ECCDECCD
- Rights based, child-centered and community-led
- Guided by the Four Cornerstones *Global Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development
1. Start at the beginning
2. Provide new opportunities for discovery and learning
3. Make schools ready for children
4. Address policies on ECCD
ECECCCDD• Emphasis on
the care
• Strengthen capacity of parents, other caregivers and community members as they create the protective environment for children.
ECCD in EmergenciesECCD in Emergencies- provides
immediate, life saving, multi-sectoral support for young children from conception to 8 years.
- should be supported by all sectors
Children in emergencies suffer from extreme neglect, both physically and emotionally.
Psychosocial Support is Key!
Advocacy & Program Advocacy & Program
SupportSupport
• Advocacy report targeting governments, donor agencies, and general public
• Program guide for implementing staff• Organized by
sector, phase of the emergency, and target group
• Builds on existing tools and resources
• Needs to be adapted
Critical Actions by SectorCritical Actions by Sector
Case Study: NigerCase Study: Niger• Supported formation of
mother’s groups using ‘model mothers’
• Supported health workers to carry-out regular monitoring of children’s growth
ECCD Through Different ECCD Through Different
PhasesPhases
Disaster Risk Reduction &
Preparedness
•Identify suppliers for items needed for young children in emergencies
•Stockpile essential medicines, first aid kits, hygiene kits, and ECCD materials for play and learning
•Identify safe places in the communities for possible relocation of ECCD centers, health posts, preschools, and primary schools if necessary
Promoting resilience through Tales of Disaster
(Plan Philippines)
““The Big Blue Bag”The Big Blue Bag”
Building on Local CapacityBuilding on Local Capacity
Supporting Young Children Supporting Young Children with Disabilitieswith Disabilities
Preparedne
ssCollect information about young children with disabilities in disaster prone areas
Develop contingency plans with health clinics and disability service providers
Offer guidance on preparedness actions to parents and families of children with disabilities
ResponseInclude disability questions in rapid assessments
Include young children w/ disabilities in community play groups & temporary learning centers; encourage joint activities where all children participate
Recruit extra volunteers & caregivers in areas with high numbers of children with disabilities
RecoveryWork with disabled people’s organizations, parent groups, & community activists to advocate for disability to be included in gov’t policies
Facilitate participation of children w/ disabilities and their families in activities such as awareness raising, needs assessments, M&E, etc
Ensure sustained access to services for families of children with disabilities
Plan Haiti & PAZAPAPlan Haiti & PAZAPA
• Partnership before & after Haiti earthquake and cholera outbreak
• Research on emergencies & children with disabilities
• Situation of children with pre-existing disabilities notably absent from disaster response evaluations in Haiti
SummarySummary
• ECCD in emergencies saves lives and futures!
• Protects children from physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-emotional harm
• Creates new opportunities for vulnerable groups i.e girls, children with disabilities
• Must be supported by all sectors
Thank YouThank Youhttp://plan-international.org/about-plan/resources/publications/emergencies