Lessons from the deluge
Students of Consolacion Elementary School, one of the worst hit schools in Cagayan de Oro City, receive their school packs to help continue their education.(© UNICEF Philippines/2012/Maitem)
To help teachers and students who were affected by the flood, the Department of Education, UNICEF and other education partners are joining hands in ensuring that they are ready, physically and emotionally, to go back to class. UNICEF is providing 7,000 student kits and 850 teachers’ packs with school supplies, together with tents that will serve as temporary classrooms. Volunteers for psychosocial activities in schools and evacuation centers are now being trained to support for the school children.
In an emergency, the school acts as a lifeline for children. That is why UNICEF helps to quickly reopen schools and replace children’s school supplies. We believe getting children back in school is an important step in regaining normalcy in their lives,” Ma. Lourdes de Vera-Mateo, UNICEF Philippines’ Education Chief says.
Restoring education after an emergency not only meets the fundamental right of children to education but also helps children overcome the psychological impact of disasters. After a crisis, schools can act as safe spaces and restore the rhythm of children’s daily lives. Schools also provide a protective environment for children who become more vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. In the long term, continued education can promote social cohesion and contribute to the social and economic stability of the flood-affected areas.
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