Zambia hosts thousands of refugees who have fled conflict, political instability and other emergencies and crises in their home countries. Refugees are faced with challenges such as poverty and a lack of access to many resources, including limited access to quality education. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated pre-existing inequalities and needs. School closures left many children and adolescents out of the classroom with no remote learning opportunities. Many schools also lacked the materials and resources to implement the necessary precautions to reopen safely. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) launched a First Emergency Response (FER) to support partners in increasing remote learning opportunities; providing improved infrastructure; and addressing the mental health concerns of students. All activities related to this FER concluded in 2021.
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