23 November 2020

FAQ #NoLostGeneration

A young boy standing outside in front of hanging clothes drying, What are No Lost Generation programmes?, No Lost Generation programmes are projects and programmes implemented in No Lost Generation Countries, which target children, youth, or adolescents in at least one of the three pillars (education, child protection, adolescents and youth)., How are the No Lost Generation pillars connected?, The No Lost Generation initiative promotes integration across sectors for improved results. Children cannot go to school if they are not safe; child labour will continue if families cannot survive without the income; young people cannot contribute their best to society if they have missed out on education, and grown up surrounded by fear and…, Who are No Lost Generation partners?, The initiative is led jointly by UNICEF and World Vision. Partners include UN agencies, international and national NGOs, institutional donors, private sector companies and the startup community;  governments, and individuals. See  UN Agencies and International NGOs Partners . , When did the No Lost Generation Initiative start?, The No Lost Generation initiative was launched in 2013 at the annual meeting of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund., Where does the No Lost Generation initiative cover?, The No Lost Generation initiative covers the crises in  Iraq  and  Syria , and the  refugee response  in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt., Why is there a need for the No Lost Generation initiative?, The No Lost Generation initiative combines efforts to work towards ensuring a safe a secure future for children affected by the Syria and Iraq crises. It does so by combining programing at the country level with:  Providing an overarching regional framework for key areas of the response; Providing a platform for joint advocacy on the priorities…, How does No Generation work?, The No Lost Generation initiative is led by an interagency working group situated at the regional level. Programming is done at the country level through existing coordination mechanisms embedded within humanitarian plans. , What is the difference between No Lost Generation and Education Cannot Wait?, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the first global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises. Its mandate outlines five core functions: 1) inspiring political commitment to education, 2) generating additional funding to close the education funding gap, 3) planning and responding collaboratively in crisis situations, 4)…