Building Child-Focused Community Preparedness: RCRC Toolbox Release In partnership with community leaders, the Resilient Children/Resilient Communities Initiative analyzed, recommended and implemented procedures, training, and guidance to help build child-focused community resilience to disasters. The RCRC Toolbox is a dynamic collection of resources developed and curated throughout this initiative for the benefit of those working to make our communities and our children more … Continue reading “Building Child-Focused Community Preparedness: RCRC Toolbox Release” Learn More
Q&A: The Resilient Children, Youth, and Communities Study (RCYC) This Q&A will provide useful information about this project which aims to learn more about the long-term impact of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on various communities in southeast Louisiana. Learn More
RCRC Initiative Congressional Briefing 2018: Community Reflections On April 17, 2018 the RCRC Initiative hosted a Congressional Briefing on Building Child Focused Disaster Resilient Communities in Washington, DC. Coalition representatives from Washington County, AR and Putnam County, NY joined alongside NCDP and Save the Children to host this event. Attendees heard first-hand from these communities and national experts on the RCRC model, … Continue reading “RCRC Initiative Congressional Briefing 2018: Community Reflections” Learn More
Rethinking Child Protection in Emergencies The humanitarian system is struggling to adapt to changes in the global political environment, trends in armed conflict and displacement, and advances in science and technology. In recent years, the international community has undertaken a number of efforts to overcome these challenges, such as the Agenda for Humanity, a plan that outlines the changes needed … Continue reading “Rethinking Child Protection in Emergencies” Learn More
Impact of Separation on Refugee Families: Syrian Refugees in Jordan The ongoing conflict in Syria, now entering its eighth year, has resulted in the largest refugee crisis since World War II. Nearly 6.5 million Syrians have become internally displaced, with an additional 5.6 million forced to leave their country to seek asylum. In the face of this displacement, greater attention is being given to complementary … Continue reading “Impact of Separation on Refugee Families: Syrian Refugees in Jordan” Learn More
Guidance Note on Psychosocial Support: Facilitating psychosocial wellbeing and social and emotional learning This INEE Guidance Note addresses a gap in the tools that are currently available to educators and professionals operating in emergency and crisis contexts. Although many resources specific to psychosocial programming exist, including the foundational guidance for the humanitarian sector referenced in this document, INEE members working in contexts as diverse as the Ebola crisis … Continue reading “Guidance Note on Psychosocial Support: Facilitating psychosocial wellbeing and social and emotional learning” Learn More
Chronic Disease After Natural Disasters: Public Health, Policy, and Provider Perspectives Individuals with chronic conditions require special attention in the planning, response, and recovery phases of disasters, given their unique needs for medication, medical equipment, continued medical care, and the potential for exacerbation of their conditions that require resource-intensive management. In addition to exacerbating existing disease, disasters also contribute to the development of new chronic illnesses. … Continue reading “Chronic Disease After Natural Disasters: Public Health, Policy, and Provider Perspectives” Learn More
