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Consultation on Education in Emergencies

The session on ‘Consultation on Education in Emergencies’ commenced with an exercise inviting participants to articulate their understanding of the term “Emergency Response.” Responses highlighted key themes such as prompt action, regular updates, coordinated efforts, recovery, collaboration, and assessment.  The session then introduced the Caritas Pakistan Emergency Framework, which outlines the structure and responsibilities of the Emergency Response Team. Participants reviewed significant emergencies addressed by Caritas Pakistan, including the 2010, 2017, and 2022 floods, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the 2021 drought, the Biparjoy disaster, and the Jaranwala incident in 2023. These examples provided a comprehensive context for understanding the scope of emergency response efforts.

Participants were then divided into two groups for focused discussions. The first group explored the engagement of volunteers in Caritas Pakistan during emergencies. Key issues included identifying, recruiting, training, and building volunteer capacity. They also discussed maintaining a robust volunteer database, recognizing volunteer contributions, and recommending an Annual Volunteer Convention at both national and diocesan levels to promote volunteerism.

The second group addressed education in emergencies, emphasizing non-formal education. They discussed the assessment and enrollment of students, raising awareness, engaging with parents, and ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities (PWDs). These initiatives aim to foster inclusive education during emergency situations.

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