I had come across some information from my international contact regarding child development strategies in emergencies. This is an issue that we hear in the United States are not faced with if at all... caring for children during wartime conflict or in times of famine.
Children seated on a bench at a UNICEF assisted daycare in Nairobi, Kenya
We already know that for children to be in repressive environments where they are prohibited from expressing creativity through play or getting physical activity for greater development is a detriment. UNICEF makes itself available to aid in these disaster type situations by the restoration of primary health care services, mother-and-child nutrition services, as well as access to clean water. Providing a hygienic environment are key parts of an integrated early childhood development response in emergencies.
UNICEF trains and support it's caregivers and offers child-friendly spaces to give children places to play. This is done by collaboration with the committees in the areas set up to offer stability in the areas where by the nurturing of children is the focus in the midst of chaos.
This work is important and can be supported through contributions.
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