COVID-19 and Education in Emergencies

The ECW COVID-19 and Education in Emergencies document emphasizes the importance of education, especially in times of shock, as it provides safety, protection and, importantly, a sense of hope for a brighter future. Along with background on how COVID-19 is affecting education in emergencies and protracted crises, this paper includes the following sections: how ECW is positioned to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic; support and expertise ECW is providing during the COVID-19 crisis; ECW's principles for assessing COVID-19 related funding applications; and how you can support us to help the most vulnerable children and youth.