Educational disruptions, even temporary, have serious repercussions on the lives and well-being of young people and their families, especially those already left behind or left out of society.

This IFRC guidance includes information on:

• Key facts and figures about the global impact of COVID-19 on formal education systems
• What can the IFRC and National Societies do?
• Partnerships
• Useful IFRC Geneva Secretariat contacts for support related to the COVID-19 education response
• List of related resources