Education in Emergencies (EiE)

Course Overview

The Education in Emergencies (EiE) course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to design, implement, and sustain education programs in crisis-affected settings. The course addresses education needs arising from conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and protracted emergencies, while emphasizing protection, inclusion, and psychosocial well-being.

Participants will explore global EiE frameworks, apply INEE Minimum Standards, and develop practical strategies to support learners, teachers, and communities while overcoming operational challenges and ensuring long-term impact.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundations and principles of Education in Emergencies
  • Apply the EiE Framework and INEE Minimum Standards
  • Integrate gender, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity into EiE programs
  • Support teachers and learners in crisis-affected environments
  • Strengthen linkages between education, child protection, and MHPSS
  • Design, monitor, and sustain effective EiE interventions
  • Build resilience and plan for long-term educational recovery

Target Audience

  • Humanitarian workers focusing on education in emergencies
  • Teachers and school administrators in crisis-affected regions
  • Government officials involved in education policy and emergency planning
  • NGO and INGO staff working in education, child protection, or MHPSS
  • Donor agencies and UN staff supporting education initiatives
  • Researchers and students in humanitarian aid, development, or education
  • Community leaders and volunteers supporting grassroots education efforts

Course Details

TBD

3 Days

In-person, instructor-led sessions with interactive exercises

TBD

Enas Barhoum

English & Arabic

$900 -> $400

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Course Modules

Establishing the Foundations of EiE & Understanding Crisis Contexts

  • Introduction to Education in Emergencies (EiE)
  • EiE Framework and INEE Minimum Standards
  • Cross-cutting issues: gender, inclusive education, and cultural sensitivity

Effective Teaching & Supporting Children in Crisis

  • Integrating Protection and MHPSS
  • Teaching approaches and teacher competencies in crisis contexts
  • Child protection considerations in Education in Emergencies
  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in EiE programming

Implementing & Sustaining EiE Programs

  • Overcoming Barriers and Ensuring Impact
  • Common barriers in EiE and strategies to address them
  • Monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL)
  • Building resilience and strategic planning for long-term impact