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23 May, 2024
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PGI in Emergencies

1 Oct, 2024
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This page provides links to the main resources in PGI in Emergencies, as well as regularly updated information about specific emergency responses.

IFRC and Sesame Workshop: Child Play-based Assessment Tool

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The pilot IFRC and Sesame Workshop play-based assessment tool of children’s wellbeing is designed to engage young children, ages 4-8 years, and families as part of assessments in emergency or non-emergency settings.

Children often represent a significant, or even a majority, of the people affected by disasters and other crises. However, the needs of young children are rarely assessed directly with children, and especially those from marginalized backgrounds. And although every child has the right to participate in decisions that affect them, young children rarely have opportunities to have their voices heard in a meaningful way.

Without appropriate child participation, humanitarian programming is inherently ineffective because it does not draw on the perspectives or needs and capacities of children and their families.

Embedding Education and Child Protection in Anticipatory Action Lessons from the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society’s School Feeding Intervention in Binga

14 Mar, 2025
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Discover how embedding education and child protection within anticipatory action is transforming the lives of children in drought-affected regions of Zimbabwe. This innovative initiative by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS), in collaboration with key humanitarian partners, integrates school feeding, protection measures, and early action protocols to support vulnerable children and their communities.

In Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, where recurrent El Niño-driven droughts have exacerbated food insecurity, disrupted education, and heightened child protection risks, the school feeding intervention offers a critical lifeline. This initiative provides fortified meals to over 5,378 children in 11 primary schools, ensuring continued school attendance and reducing risks of child labor, early marriage, and school dropout.

Our approach is rooted in community engagement, prioritizing locally driven solutions that align with the needs identified by children, parents, and educators. The intervention not only improves school retention and cognitive development but also strengthens child safeguarding, with structured feedback mechanisms allowing children to voice concerns in a safe and supportive environment.

By combining anticipatory action with education and child protection, this initiative demonstrates how timely interventions can safeguard children's well-being in crisis-prone settings. Community ownership plays a vital role, with over 175 parents and volunteers actively involved in daily meal preparation, fostering sustainability and resilience.
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Learn how anticipatory action can be leveraged to protect children and support education in crisis-affected areas. Explore key successes, lessons learned, and best practices that can be adapted to different contexts.

📥 Download the full case study to gain insights into our impact and discover practical strategies for integrating child protection and education in humanitarian response:

Embedding Education and Child Protection in Anticipatory Action: Lessons from the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society’s School Feeding Intervention in Binga