Investing in the Youngest: ECCD in Emergencies_Hanna Jamal_4.25.13
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The document discusses the importance of early childhood care and development (ECCD) in emergency situations. It outlines Plan International's approach to ECCD, which is rights-based, child-centered and community-led. ECCD in emergencies provides immediate support to young children and should involve all sectors. It emphasizes care, strengthening caregivers' capacity, and psychosocial support. The document also provides examples of ECCD programs in Niger and the Philippines, and discusses integrating ECCD through different emergency phases from preparedness to recovery. ECCD in emergencies saves lives and futures by protecting children and creating opportunities for vulnerable groups.
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Investing in the Youngest: ECCD in Emergencies_Hanna Jamal_4.25.13
- 1. Investing in theYoungest: ECCD in Emergencies Hanna Jamal, Plan International USA CORE Group Spring Meeting April 25th , 2013 Hanna.Jamal@planusa.org
- 2. Plan’s Approach to ECCDPlan’s Approach to ECCD - 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
- 3. ECECCCDD • Emphasis on the care • Strengthen capacity of parents, other caregivers and community members as they create the protective environment for children.
- 4. 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!
- 5. Advocacy & Program SupportAdvocacy & Program Support • 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
- 6. Critical Actions by SectorCritical Actions by Sector
- 7. 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
- 8. ECCD Through Different PhasesECCD Through Different Phases 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 Promoting resilience through Tales of Disaster (Plan Philippines)
- 9. ““The Big Blue Bag”The Big Blue Bag”
- 10. Building on Local CapacityBuilding on Local Capacity
- 11. Supporting Young Children withSupporting Young Children with DisabilitiesDisabilities Preparednes s Collect 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 Response Include 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 Recovery Work 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
- 12. 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
- 13. 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
Editor's Notes
- Want to talk for a minute about that extra “C” in ECCD. We hear ECD and ECCD often used interchangeably, I think we’re all talking about essentially the same thing. But at Plan we sort of insist on using that extra C in ECCD put extra emphasis on the aspect of Care in child development. Borrowing from Bronfenbrenner’s theory of Ecological Systemsl child development takes place in a series of nested ‘systems’ from the individual to the family, school, community, and so early childhood programming has to look at child development from the perspective of strengthening capacity or caregivers and community members to provide a protective environment for children. Especially important in circumstances where that environment might be broken down or weakened therefore making children even more vulnerable; communities affected by HIV/AIDS, conflict, natural hazards. Focus on vulnerable and marginalized children: Reference work in East Africa?
- Want to talk for a minute about that extra “C” in ECCD. We hear ECD and ECCD often used interchangeably, I think we’re all talking about essentially the same thing. But at Plan we sort of insist on using that extra C in ECCD put extra emphasis on the aspect of Care in child development. Borrowing from Bronfenbrenner’s theory of Ecological Systemsl child development takes place in a series of nested ‘systems’ from the individual to the family, school, community, and so early childhood programming has to look at child development from the perspective of strengthening capacity or caregivers and community members to provide a protective environment for children. Especially important in circumstances where that environment might be broken down or weakened therefore making children even more vulnerable; communities affected by HIV/AIDS, conflict, natural hazards. Focus on vulnerable and marginalized children: Reference work in East Africa?
- When disasters stirke, children can be separated from their family, lose their support structures, suffer abuse and neglect. Further, children may not get basic services such as sufficient nutrition, health, and learning opportunities. - Can be life saving by providing nutritious food, health care, shelter, and psychosocial support in a safe and nurturing environment - Emergencies can heighten stress that children experience which has long lasting effects on their development - Most emergencies last 3 months to 1 year or more: Children develop so quickly so even temporary disruption of ECCD can push a child’s development back and negatively affect investments and efforts made before the emergency When disasters stirke, children can be separated from their family, lose their support structures, suffer abuse and neglect. Further, children may not get basic services such as sufficient nutrition, health, and learning opportunities.
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