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EPISODE · Nov 13, 2025 · 44 MIN

Why emergency education saves lives | Rethinking Humanitarianism

from The New Humanitarian

When aid funding is tight, education is often cut first. But schools offer more than just learning, and communities say education is their priority. "We have to believe that survival means more than just breathing," says emergency education expert Faiza Hassan. On this episode: Why disrupted schooling is the norm as climate change worsens, and the argument for prioritising education in an era of aid cuts.  Guests:  Faiza Hassan, director of the Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies Got a question or feedback? Email [email protected] or post on social media using the hashtag #RethinkingHumanitarianism.

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