Situation Analysis (Sitan) should provide this information Verify that capacity does exist to meet the minimum standing level of readiness Confirm that collaborative agreements have been established with partners, governments, clusters/sectors - ECD will have to be built into this before the emergency Rapid Assessments - pre-preparedness plan – ECD data should be known beforehand Key Lessons Be Prepared! Know who will be responsible for implementing which activities in an emergency Identify if there are contingency stocks or LTAs for Kits Be Strategic Ensure that basic key data is collected – the data you need to know to make important decisions Integrate ECD activities into broader programmes from the onset Ensure coordination between all sectors working on ECD ECD programming serves many purposes – ways of integrating, holistic approaches ECD Kits are a part of UNICEF’s larger response strategy – warehouses should be stocked and suppliers identified prior to emergencies Nutrition in Emergencies – How it Can Link to Emergencies Baby Tent Project In Haiti, it was found that infant feeding practices were poor prior to the earthquake Baby tents were set up to improve and educate mothers on feeding practices and used as a referral center This also provided an opportunity for ECD interventions as other children were coming with the parents to the centers Questions 1) In areas that are very poor, Kit acquisition is difficult…what should be used? There is no mandatory push for the ECD kits – it would be good to have them but there is no requirement ECD Kit is a kickstart – a good way to start the process but everyone is encouraged to create their own locally made materials for training and play ECD Kit can also be used as an emotional push for the children but the next step if the Kit is not available is to utilize local materials
Situation Analysis (Sitan) should provide this information Verify that capacity does exist to meet the minimum standing level of readiness Confirm that collaborative agreements have been established with partners, governments, clusters/sectors - ECD will have to be built into this before the emergency Rapid Assessments - pre-preparedness plan – ECD data should be known beforehand Key Lessons Be Prepared! Know who will be responsible for implementing which activities in an emergency Identify if there are contingency stocks or LTAs for Kits Be Strategic Ensure that basic key data is collected – the data you need to know to make important decisions Integrate ECD activities into broader programmes from the onset Ensure coordination between all sectors working on ECD ECD programming serves many purposes – ways of integrating, holistic approaches ECD Kits are a part of UNICEF’s larger response strategy – warehouses should be stocked and suppliers identified prior to emergencies Nutrition in Emergencies – How it Can Link to Emergencies Baby Tent Project In Haiti, it was found that infant feeding practices were poor prior to the earthquake Baby tents were set up to improve and educate mothers on feeding practices and used as a referral center This also provided an opportunity for ECD interventions as other children were coming with the parents to the centers Questions 1) In areas that are very poor, Kit acquisition is difficult…what should be used? There is no mandatory push for the ECD kits – it would be good to have them but there is no requirement ECD Kit is a kickstart – a good way to start the process but everyone is encouraged to create their own locally made materials for training and play ECD Kit can also be used as an emotional push for the children but the next step if the Kit is not available is to utilize local materials
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