1st Edition

Young Children in Humanitarian and COVID-19 Crises Innovations and Lessons from the Global South

Edited By Sweta Shah, Lucy Bassett Copyright 2024
262 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

262 Pages 25 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The long-term consequences of COVID-19 have been tough for children around the world, but even more so for young children already in humanitarian crisis, whether due to conflict, natural disasters, or economic and political upheaval. This book investigates how organizations around the world responded to these dual challenges, identifying solutions, and learning opportunities to help to support... Read more

Foreword

  Joan Lombardi

 

Introduction

  Sweta Shah and Lucy Bassett

 

Supporting Young Children Affected by Crisis

  Sweta Shah

 

Evidence from Practice and Research: Remote Service Delivery for Early Childhood Development in Humanitarian Settings

  Lucy Bassett and Charles Bradley

 

Pashe Achhi: Supporting Children and Caregivers in Bangladesh During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Erum Mariam and Jahanara Ahmad     

 

Gindegi Goron: Multi-Crisis Remote Parenting Program in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

  Ahsan Mahmud, Syful Azam, Anika Habib, Katelin Wilton, Katie Murphy

 

Parenting Support for Refugee and Vulnerable Communities in Lebanon and Jordan during COVID-19 and a Humanitarian Crisis

  Ghassan M. Issa, Muna E. Abbas, Lara C. Aoude, Grace J. Boutros, Asma S. Al Khatib, Sahar L. Matarneh, Dima M. AlFayez, Nael H. Alami, Najla A. Lakkis

 

Jugar para Soñar: Play-based Early Education for Venezuelan Children on the Move in Colombia during COVID-19

 Camilo Valenzuela, Maria Fernanda Higuera, Estefania Sirlopú Castillo, Gabriela Peña, Katelin Swing Wilton

 

Doing It Better with Less: Rethinking Radio for Early Learning during COVID-19 and Other Emergencies

  Simon Richmond and Rachel Christina

 

COVID-19 Responsive ECD Programming on Sesame Street: Adaptations and Innovations from Sesame Offices in the Global South

  Nasrin Akter, Abigail Bucuvalas, Anuragini Nagar, Mari Payne, Apurba Shikder, and Julia Tomchinsky

 

Formative Research Adaptations and Innovations:
Case Studies in Developing Global Early Learning Video Content During COVID-19

  Kim Foulds, Samera Zaidi, Belynda Agu, Rehnuma Akhter, Carolina Casas, Ayobisi Osuntusa, Mari Payne, Apurba Shikder, and Sukhna Sawhney

 

Sisters of Peace: Para-counselors lead Psychosocial Support for Rohingya children and families during COVID-19

  Erum Mariam and Sarah Tabassum     

 

Strengthening the Capacity of Early Childhood Leaders During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience from the Philippines

  Mariel Joy S. Sampang, April Easter U. Macan

 

Conclusion

  Sweta Shah and Lucy Bassett

Biography

Dr. Sweta Shah is currently the co-founder and CEO of ChildArise (www.childarise.org). She has a PhD in Education from University of London, Institute of Education and over 20 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sectors, and over 15 years in early childhood development. This is her second book.

Lucy Bassett is an Associate Professor at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, co-Director of the Humanitarian Collaborative, at the University of Virginia, and co-founder of ChildArise. She has worked to support young children through international organizations, NGOs, academia, and as a preschool teacher. This is her second book.