Child-friendly spaces (CFS) are used by many agencies in an increasing range of contexts and emergencies, but a commonly agreed set of standards, best practice, monitoring and evaluation tools have not yet been fully developed. A strong evidence base is lacking and there is a significant need for further research into CFS to better understand their effectiveness and help develop better systems of measurement for them. World Vision, in collaboration with Columbia University, is currently implementing a research project which aims at building this evidence base and finding practical ways in which practitioners can improve the protective and restorative effectiveness of CFS. Professor Alastair Ager (Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health) and Kevin Savage (World Vision International Humanitarian Research Coordinator) will present background and objectives of the research project as well as preliminary findings from the first study in the project. Participants are encouraged to contribute and share their own experiences in the subsequent discussion. When? Thursday, June 21st 2012, 11 – 12.30pm Where? International Environment House 2, 7-9 Ch de Balexert, Chatelaine (Ground Floor Conference Centre), Geneva Who for? Humanitarian and development workers who are interested or experienced in CFS programming and would like to learn more about current research efforts or share their experiences.Space is limited. Please register your participation with Marisa Vojta ([email protected]) by 15th June.
Child Friendly Spaces in Emergencies - Understanding and Measuring the Impact of CFS
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http://www.crin.org/docs/CFS%20Briefing%20Note%20#1.pdf
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