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Promising Learning through Play Practices in Emergency Response
This qualitative study explored the relevance, feasibility, and examples of Learning through Play methods in conflict-affected Ethiopia through the PlayMatters Emergency Response Mechanism.
- Report
- December 19, 2023
Restoring Lost Hope for Out-of-School Learners
The International Rescue Committee’s partnership with Education Above All Foundation (EAA)through their Educate A Child (EAC) program, aims to address this education gap through contextual-based solutions that meet the specific needs of children like Hauwa in conflict-affected communities in northeast Nigeria
- Announcement
- September 9, 2022
Learning Through Play with LEGO® Bricks in Uganda
Find out how IRC teachers are helping refugee children develop social and emotional skills through a new initiative.
- Article
- January 24, 2024
Brief: Promising Learning through Play Practices in Emergency Response
This qualitative study explored the relevance, feasibility, and examples of Learning through Play methods in conflict-affected Ethiopia through the PlayMatters Emergency Response Mechanism.
- Report
- December 19, 2023
The youngest Syrian refugees learn through play
Refugees in Jordan—especially young children—have limited access to education. That's why the International Rescue Committee has trained Syrian refugees to teach them and vulnerable Jordanians how to use play as part of early learning. The program, "Reach Up and Learn," helps children ages six months to 2 1/2 years build their confidence, as well as language skills and other skills they need to thrive.
- Video
- June 27, 2022
A rewarding Leaders in Training Program: Graduating with confidence
At the end of May, the LIT students gathered at the NRCF to celebrate the completion of the LIT program. The Youth Education Coordinator and Youth Education Intern hosted the LIT ceremony on a bright sunny day. Together, they celebrated their cohort’s successful college enrollment, confident leadership, and motivation to advocate for their education.
- Announcement
- May 27, 2022
ADAPT Sierra Leone case study 2016
In 2015 the IRC and Mercy Corps joined forces to launch ADAPT (Analysis Driven Agile Programming Techniques) to research, innovate and field test adaptive management techniques for the sector. In Sierra Leone, two education projects underway when Ebola hit highlighted how compliance arrangements can either amplify or stifle adaptability.
- Resource
- June 29, 2016
Sesame Workshop and the IRC, #100andChange finalist presentation
The International Rescue Committee and Sesame Street are working together to create a brighter future for 9 million children affected by war and conflict in the Syria region. We are honored to be a finalist in the MacArthur Foundation's #100andChange competition. Watch our full finalist presentation from Dec.11, 2017. Update, Dec.
- Video
- June 22, 2022
Building safer communities with the Rape Recovery Center
The IRC in Salt Lake City partnered with the Rape Recovery Center to increase education opportunities focused on sexual violence prevention education, focusing on engaging groups of men and boys to access vital resources and engage in group discussion.
- Announcement
- October 28, 2022
The Afghan Women and Girls Program
Many Afghan female-identifying women* arrived in New York City with their education and economic goals as part of their resettling journey. This past year in 2022, the IRC in NY’s Education & Learning (E&L) team designed a program for Afghan women.
- Announcement
- November 21, 2023