Foundations working in Education in Emergencies: A Statement of our Shared Principles

This paper articulates an emerging set of common commitments and principles shared by foundations working in the Education in Emergencies (EiE) sector. It outlines both what we have in common with other donors and international organisations working in the EiE sector, as well as what we believe to be our added value and unique contribution to this field. This paper draws on inputs received from a group of private philanthropic foundations, all members of the International Education Funders Group (IEFG) working in EiE sector. The starting point is a recognition that children and youth have the right to education and the urgent learning needs of those living in contexts of humanitarian crisis requires a collaborative and coordinated response. In this spirit of collaboration, the purpose of this paper is two-fold: to define and strengthen our shared principles and identity as a community of IEFG members working in EiE; and to contribute to the dialogue with the EiE sector in order make actionable the right to education for children and youth caught in crisis.

Please note that while these foundations operate under the International Education Funders Group (IEFG), the position paper itself does not represent the position of the IEFG, but only the position of the foundations involved in the EiE Working Group.