Will To Learn
Testimonies
The impact of natural disasters on children, adults and communities is a reality. To truly absorb the depth of the issue, it is essential to hear testimonies of the survivors.
A contribution to the cause starts with an enquiring mind. Ask yourself these questions as you hear the testimonies:
How would you define the field of “education in emergencies”?
Why has education been left out of standard humanitarian response until recently?
What is an educational intervention?
What are the international legal foundations, obstacles, and challenges that underpin education in emergencies?
How might the growing awareness surrounding the needs of children in emergencies (establishing “normalcy, “child protection”, and “psychosocial well-being”) affect the strategy of humanitarian response?
What role might culture, religion, and class play in emergency education?
Who and what are the key players, structures and institutions for education in emergencies and how do they work together?
What are the reliable methods for evaluating the impact of education in emergencies?
From ASAP: Education in Emergencies by Johns Hopkins University of Education & Teachers Without Boarders, 2014
Santiago, Jonas and Elena
Typhoon Haima in the Philippines, 2016
Dhar Maya, Kamala, and many others
Nepal Earthquake, 2015
Bartolome
Hurricane Maria in the Dominican Republic, 2017
Janine Francis Louise Alcober
Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, 2014