Executive Summary

Programming Models for Acute Onset Emergencies

iACT has contracted by UNICEF Eastern and Southen Africa Regional Office to support the Kingdom of Lesotho in updating and finalizing their national Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Curriculum Guide.

This report identifies gaps and makes concrete recommendations for improving professional development for ECE teachers in refugee settings.

COVID-19 brought with it the devastating realization of the disproportionate impact this virus may have on refugee and displaced communities. These members of our global community are already living on the brink, largely forgotten and pushed aside, with limited resources and who already face daily uncertainty.

This paper explores how iACT invests in the capacity of refugee community members to provide an early learning program that exceeds global standards for child-friendly spaces and the nurturing care model by prioritizing children’s rights.