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Child Protection in Emergencies Training

Overview

The Expedition

About the Program

This Child Protection in Emergencies training is designed to build the practical skills and knowledge needed to keep children safe during crises. Participants will explore the risks children face in emergencies and learn how to apply the minimum standards for child protection in humanitarian settings.

The course covers key areas such as prevention, preparedness, and response, along with the role of coordination in effective protection efforts. It also helps participants strengthen their leadership and collaboration skills in both formal and informal emergency settings.

The training is offered both online and in person, giving participants the flexibility to choose what works best for them. A Certificate of Completion is awarded at the end of the course to recognize the skills and knowledge gained.

Program Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Identify key risk factors that increase children’s vulnerability during emergencies
Understand and apply the minimum standards for child protection in humanitarian settings
Use practical skills to support and protect children in crisis situations
Recognize best practices in prevention, preparedness and response
Understand the importance of coordination in child protection efforts
Strengthen their leadership and coordination abilities in both formal and informal emergency response settings

Target Audience

Social workers
Child protection officers
Teachers and school staff
NGO staff working with children
Community health workers
Law enforcement officers handling child welfare cases

Child Protection Emergencies Training Modules

Module 1: Understanding Child Vulnerability in Emergencies

Common types of emergencies affecting children
Physical, emotional and social vulnerabilities
Risk factors across different age groups and contexts
Case examples from real humanitarian settings

Module 2: Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Emergencies

Overview of the Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS)
Principles of child protection in emergencies
Using standards to design and assess interventions

Module 3: Practical Skills for Protecting Children in Emergencies

Safe identification and referral of at-risk children
Psychological First Aid (PFA) basics
Child-friendly communication during emergencies

Module 4: Prevention, Preparedness and Response Strategies

Prevention strategies before crises
Emergency preparedness plans for child protection
Response models in humanitarian settings

Module 5: Coordination in Child Protection

Who coordinates what: roles of clusters, agencies and local actors
Coordination challenges and solutions in the field
Linking child protection with other humanitarian sectors

Module 6: Leadership and Coordination in Practice

Leadership in emergencies: responsibilities and ethics
How to lead and contribute in coordination forums
Strengthening collaboration in crisis situations

Delivery Methods

The training is delivered through facilitator-led sessions, group discussions, case studies and hands-on exercises. Role plays and real-life scenarios help participants apply skills in practical ways. Whether online or in person, the approach is interactive and grounded in real-world child protection work.