Early Childhood in Emergencies Working Group
The Early Childhood in Emergencies Working Group (EEWG) works under the umbrella of the Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development (CGECCD).
The EEWG is co-convened by UNICEF and Save the Children and includes more than 100 organizations and individuals working in early childhood, emergencies and other related fields.
The purpose of the EEWG is to analyze and synthesize information gathered from research, case studies, successful practices and tools from the fields of EC and Emergencies and to use this information to:
- Develop tools and publications and to disseminate this information for use by global actors and stakeholders in EC and Emergencies.
- Advocate for improved investments, policies, and commitment to action related to young children in Emergency and Transition situations.
- Inform the current gap in understanding that EC programming in Emergency situations needs to include the diverse needs of children in each phase of the emergency, transition and normalcy.
- Inform capacity development of EC and Emergencies’ stakeholders to effectively act for children in these settings.
What is our strategy and what we do?
Current activities and partnerships:
1. The Inter-agency Network on Education in Emergencies (INEE) through the EC in Emergencies Task Team . Key activities include:
- Development of a Position Paper and brief which explores current and emerging issues related to young children and emergencies, as well as recommendations for future action (currently in process).
- Revision of the INEE Good Practice Guide for Early Childhood Development
- Input into the updating of the INEE Minimum Standards and the Sphere Guidelines
2. The Agency Learning Network on the Care and Protection of Children in Crisis-Affected Countries (CPC Learning Network) through one of 6 Global Technical Groups.
For more information regarding the EEWG, please contact the CG Secretariat
