Providing quality education in emergencies is among the best ways to reduce the impact of conflict on children. It not only ensures that children realize their guaranteed right to education, it also provides them with a sense of hope and normalcy when their lives have been disrupted. It promotes psychological and social well-being and cognitive development and lessens the risk that they will be recruited, or exposed to, dangerous activities.

This guide is:

• An awareness-raising tool for humanitarian agencies and donors.
• A training and capacity-building resource for practitioners.
• A call to action for organizations and individuals to promote access and completion of quality education.