This tool is designed to help organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) build an understanding of inclusive education in emergencies (EiE).

Children with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing inclusive education in emergency contexts – and although OPDs have the expertise to ensure inclusion, they are rarely called on as partners to help solve these problems or to participate in the design and implementation of education in emergencies (EiE).

This tool aims to bridge that gap – giving OPDs the information they need to apply their knowledge about inclusion and inclusive education to emergency contexts, enabling the OPD movement to work more in partnership with humanitarian actors more effectively.

Rooted in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and other key frameworks like the IASC Guidelines, this resource gives OPDs the tools they need to:

  • Understand the international frameworks relevant to humanitarian work
  • Analyse the current state of inclusive education in emergency settings (EiE)
  • Identify gaps in implementation where OPDs can play a key role
  • Become a strong partner for humanitarian organisations, able to advise on delivery of an inclusive and equitable education system for all children, including children with disabilities.

This tool was developed by Inclusion International and the International Disability Alliance, with consultation from other organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and humanitarian actors.

This tool was developed as part of a multi-country project focused on making sure that children with disabilities are included in school during emergencies. This project is funded by Education Cannot Wait, the global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises.

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Who is this tool for?

This learning resource was created for organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) who are beginning to work in the humanitarian action space, or who want to expand their knowledge on inclusive education in emergencies (EiE).

How does the tool work?

Through this online platform, users will progress through a series of questions and scenarios that support them to reflect on gaps in inclusive EiE.

With each question, users will be able to access detailed explanations for correct answers and are linked additional learning resources and tools.

The content is divided into 4 sections:

  1. Understanding Inclusive Education
  2. Inclusive Education Frameworks
  3. Implementing Inclusive Education in Emergencies
  4. Inclusion Scorecard

At the end of each section, users can download a record of the correct answers to save or to share with colleagues, as well as key resources.

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Companion Resources

After completing the interactive tool, users also have the option to download each section’s key takeaways and answer key:

Key Takeaways and Answer Key – Section 1

Key Takeaways and Answer Key – Section 2

Key Takeaways and Answer Key – Section 3