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During times of natural disasters and social emergencies, individuals and communities are subjected to great strain. The effects of such disasters on individuals and families vary considerably. In the context of these disasters, children and families actively engage in the rebuilding of their lives. Such experiences have a heavy cost on people, with individuals frequently experiencing strong emotions such as grief and loss, extreme anger, vengeance, mistrust and fear. It is essential that these feelings are not ignored while homes are rebuilt and social structures re-established and…
WHAT: Detailed guidance on using drawing with children to facilitate documentation and tracing efforts, as well as a tool for reintegrating separated children into families.
WHO: Practitioners working with separated children and/or children who are to be reunified or moved to an alternative family placement.
WHERE: Global relevance. Draws on IRC’s experience of working with separated children in Rwanda.
WHY: A unique resource for working in a child-friendly way to help locate a…
This study was commissioned by the Save the Children Alliance initiative “Care and Protection of Separated Children in Emergencies” (CPSC) to investigate the phenomenon of El Salvador’s disappeared children. The fieldwork for the study was undertaken by the author heading a small research team consisting of two research assistants, one of them a former “disappeared” child. Considerable emphasis was placed on the active participation of children (now mostly young adults), their families of origin and foster or adoptive families. A small group of young people (who had also experienced forced…
During 2002, the conflict in Liberia escalated which has resulted in the arrival of more than 50,000 (UNHCR December 2002) Liberian Refugees fleeing to Sierra Leone for safety. While families are fleeing the conflict in Liberia many children have become separated. Currently 502 Liberian children have been identified as separated and are being provided with family tracing and reunification and alternative care services.
This document provides detailed definitions, guidelines, and criteria for the monitoring of three forms of alternative care -- emergency transit booth care,…
Children share protected universal human rights with all other persons but, in addition, because of their dependence, vulnerability and developmental needs, they also have certain additional rights. Care must be taken to ensure that the special needs and rights of refugee children and adolescents are perceived, understood and attended to by those who seek to protect and assist them. This Resource Pack outlines the legal foundations for the protection of refugee and displaced children, taking as its starting point the State’s primary responsibility for protecting the rights of all persons…
This study was a joint initiative between Save the Children UK and Save the Children Alliance. The fieldwork for the study was undertaken during a short and intensive period by two Liberian members of SC UK staff and the CPSC Research Coordinator. Considerable emphasis was placed on the active participation of children and of foster carers throughout the study.
Much of the work with and for separated Sierra Leonean children in the Sinje camps in Liberia results from the initiatives of the refugees themselves, who formed a Child Welfare Committee to undertake a range of child…
WHAT: Training materials on the threats to children’s development from displacement and armed conflict and other emergency situations. It includes guidance on strategies to promote children’s development in adverse conditions.
WHO: Trainers, Senior managers, sector coordinators, and field staff working with children in or affected by emergencies and/or displacement.
WHERE: This tool is particularly relevant for emergency settings.
WHY: Provides useful training tools, including exercises,…
This report is intended to develop understanding of the issues of children and disability in the context of family breakdown and thus contribute to informed programming. The report is not intended to be a full scientific study. By drawing on the real life experiences of children, parents and others, closely involved in the care of young people with disabilities in the central and eastern European and former Soviet Union region, it aims to forward a realistic analysis of current issues and options for the future.
In programme development, measures that have an impact on issues affecting…
UNHCR is mandated by the United Nations to lead and co-ordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems. In seeking to devise lasting solutions to refugees’ plight, it has been generally agreed that the approach of community mobilisation should be integrated into all phases of emergency relief. The consultation and participation of the communities in the planning and operation of projects will reflect the needs and concerns of the community, will draw on and make good use of the resources of the community, and will enhance the…
The report Care for Orphans, Children Affected by HIV/AIDS and Other Vulnerable Children provides a strategic framework to assist national and local planners, implementers, and donors in setting program priorities. It also outlines the steps necessary to develop responsive care and support programs for orphans, children affected by AIDS and other vulnerable children. And finally, it elaborates on the role that FHI can play in this effort.
The global HIV/AIDS pandemic has been changing human lives and the shape of societies for more than 15 years in the heavily infected…