Reports and Resources

What to do if a child has COVID-19 symptoms, how to vaccinate children during the coronavirus, how to wear and remove the mask properly, how to eat healthy, and how to best talk to a child about the coronavirus epidemic? These are just some of the many questions and concerns that parents might have during this challenging time. In this booklet,…

We live in a constantly and rapidly changing world in which new events can take place every day and transform our lives fundamentally. These events can be natural and man-made disasters, hostilities, accidents, epidemics, and so forth. A crisis situation is accompanied by constant uncertainty, instability, the flow of negative news, pessimistic…

No matter how much we try to protect our children and create a positive atmosphere around them; unexpected and tragic events in life, such as the loss of a loved one, can unfortunately take place. The death of a loved one can be a very serious cause of stress for a child, and it has a significant impact on the development of different aspects of…

In emergencies, changes occur not only around us, but also within us. These changes manifest in our emotions, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. In this guide, we present the behavioral changes that are common among adolescents during emergencies. In addition, various practical exercises are included to support adolescents in better understanding…

Once upon a time, two best friends – a monkey and a cat lived in one of the distant and evergreen forests. One day a danger arose in the dense forest, which made it impossible for anyone to walk freely in the forest, attend kindergarten, or go to work. Everyone had to stay home. However, the monkey and the cat decided to break this rule and went…

Due to the, coronavirus pandemic, children all over the world face unprecedented challenges. In some countries, schools have been closed, with many children continuing their education via online lessons. However, in some countries, children’s access to education has been greatly impacted and limited during this time. Children have different experiences with…

In this report, the capacities of available child rehabilitation services of Armenia have been assessed to identify the gaps in service provision and to develop relevant recommendations. Early child development (ECD) is a key factor for the healthy growth of a child; it determines his or her learning abilities and social inclusion. Epidemiologic…, Overall Findings, Through comparison of estimates on children with developmental problems and the capacities of licensed and functioning institutions there were found to be: A significant gap between actual needs and capacities of the relevant services; Lack of access to rehabilitation services in many regions or districts and communities of Armenia especially for…

This study supported in identifying the key areas where immediate intervention and actions are needed to bridge the information gap and establish platforms for further improvement of data and information exchange on children with disabilities in Armenia.  , The objective of this report is two-fold:, Provide an overview of data and information on children with disabilities available through administrative and publicly open sources; and share recommendations for improving the data presentation practices. Review the data exchange practices between the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA), the Ministry of Education and Science (MOES), and…, The key areas identified by this report where immediate intervention is needed include:, Common approach and language when assessing the individual needs of children, especially for MOLSA and MOES agencies; Information Technology (IT) solutions for timely and updated information exchange between key ministries and mechanisms to respond to the information received; Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and data presentation…

WHO, UNICEF and UNESCO have issued updated advice for policymakers and educators on running schools as safe as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, looking at risk-based approaches for school operations, based on the level and intensity of transmission rates at lower schooling levels; age-appropriate considerations for measures such as physical…

  Globally, an estimated one out of two children aged 2–17 years old suffer some form of violence each year. Over their lifetime, children exposed to violence are at increased risk of mental and physical health problems, and negative educational outcomes. The economic costs of these consequences are enormous. Through survey results with 1,000…