Education in Emergencies (EiE)

Global Edu Canada supports governments, humanitarian agencies, and development partners to ensure the continuity, safety, and quality of education in crisis and emergency contexts. We design and implement Education in Emergencies (EiE) interventions that respond to conflict, displacement, natural disasters, and public health crises, while strengthening systems for long-term recovery and resilience.

Our EiE work integrates accelerated learning, continuity planning, psychosocial support, and safe learning spaces, ensuring that education remains protective, inclusive, and relevant for affected children and youth—particularly girls, refugees, internally displaced learners, and other vulnerable populations.

What We Support

Accelerated and alternative learning programs
Education continuity and emergency preparedness planning
Integration of psychosocial support into teaching and learning
Safe, inclusive, and child-friendly learning spaces
Teacher training for crisis-affected contexts
Transition from emergency response to recovery and system strengthening

Typical Outputs

Our Education in Emergencies engagements typically produce:

Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) designs and curricula
Emergency Education Response Plans and Continuity Frameworks
Teacher training packages for crisis and displacement settings
Psychosocial Support (PSS) integration guidelines for teachers
Safe Learning Space standards and operational guidelines
Education risk assessments and rapid needs assessments
Transition plans linking EiE to longer-term education systems
Monitoring and accountability frameworks for EiE programs

Our Methodology

We apply a context-responsive, child-centered, and systems-oriented approach to EiE programming.

1.Rapid Context & Needs Assessment

Education needs assessments in crisis-affected areas
Risk analysis (protection, gender, disability, access)
Mapping of existing education structures and capacities

2. Program Design & Continuity Planning

Design of accelerated and alternative learning pathways
Education continuity planning for emergencies and disruptions
Alignment with national curricula and certification requirements

3. Teacher & Facilitator Capacity Development

Training teachers in emergency pedagogy and classroom management
Integrating psychosocial support into daily teaching practices
Supporting teachers’ own well-being and resilience

4. Safe & Inclusive Learning Environments

Design of safe, protective, and inclusive learning spaces
Integration of child protection, safeguarding, and gender equity
Community engagement to support safety and access

5. Monitoring, Learning & Transition

Monitoring learning outcomes and well-being indicators

Adaptive program management based on real-time data

Transition planning from emergency response to recovery and system strengthening

Sample Deliverables

Examples of deliverables provided under this service include:

Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Framework & Curriculum
Emergency Education Continuity Plan
Teacher Training Modules for Crisis Contexts
Psychosocial Support Integration Guide for Educators
Safe Learning Spaces Design & Operational Guidelines
Education in Emergencies Needs Assessment Report
EiE Monitoring & Accountability Framework
Recovery and System Reintegration Strategy

Ideal Clients

This service is designed for:

Ministries of Education in crisis-affected or fragile contexts
Humanitarian NGOs and international NGOs
UN agencies and humanitarian clusters
Refugee-hosting governments and education authorities
Donor-funded emergency and recovery education programs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you work in conflict and displacement settings?
Yes. We support EiE programs in conflict-affected, post-conflict, disaster-affected, and displacement contexts.

Can your EiE programs align with national education systems?
Yes. Wherever possible, we align accelerated and alternative learning programs with national curricula, certification, and transition pathways.

Do you integrate psychosocial support into education programs?
Yes. Psychosocial support is embedded into teacher training, classroom practices, and learning environments rather than delivered as a standalone activity.

Do you support both emergency response and recovery phases?
Yes. We design EiE interventions that bridge immediate response, early recovery, and longer-term systems strengthening.

Can you support donor-funded humanitarian programs?
Yes. We regularly work with implementing partners and donors on EiE design, delivery, and evaluation.

Responding to an education crisis or planning emergency preparedness?
Global Edu Canada partners with governments and humanitarian actors to deliver safe, inclusive, and resilient education solutions in emergencies. Contact Us to:

👉 Request an EiE Consultation
👉 Submit a Terms of Reference (ToR)
👉 Download Our Capability Statement