Crisis and conflict disrupt education. Out of the 224 million-crisis affected children and adolescents of school age, about 72 million are out of school. (ECW, 2023)
224 million children affected by crisis. 72 million cannot attend school. Those who can continue learning face numerous barriers to accessing a quality education.
Education can be a life-saving intervention for children caught in crises.
Children living in areas of ongoing conflict are at greater risk of recruitment in armed forced and militias, and at risk of child marriage and abuse.
Investment in education during emergencies can yield high economic returns.
