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PDF 2010
Community-Based Rehabilitation: A Strategy for Inclusive Development and Disability Inclusion

This WHO document outlines Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) as a multisectoral strategy to enhance inclusion, education, health, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.

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PDF 2009
Mainstreaming Psychosocial Care and Support within the Education Sector

This manual provides practical guidelines for school communities in East and Southern Africa to mainstream psychosocial support into education. It addresses how to support vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, and conflict to improve their wellbeing and learning outcomes.

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PDF 2008
Parental/Primary Caregiver Capacity Building Training Package

A comprehensive 11-session training package developed by the South African Department of Social Development and UNICEF to guide trainers in building the capacity of parents and primary caregivers of children from birth to five years in early childhood development, health, nutrition, and positive discipline.

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PDF 2008
Parental and Primary Caregiver Capacity Building Training Package (Low Literacy Version)

An 11-session training package developed by the South African Department of Social Development and UNICEF to support parents and primary caregivers of children from birth to five years old. It covers health, nutrition, play, physical and socio-emotional development, language stimulation, child safety, positive discipline, and special considerations for vulnerable households.

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PDF 2008
A Case for Early Childhood Development in Sub-Saharan Africa

This paper examines early childhood development (ECD) in sub-Saharan Africa, critiquing Western-centric models of child development and highlighting Africa's triple heritage of indigenous, Islamic, and Euro-Western educational systems to promote contextually responsive ECD services.

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Including a Child with Down Syndrome in a Mainstream Setting: Teacher Guidance

This guide by Inclusive Education South Africa offers practical strategies for mainstream teachers to support young children with Down syndrome in foundation phase classrooms, focusing on learning characteristics and inclusive policies.

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From Weighing Children to Understanding Growth: Scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion in Ethiopia

This learning brief examines the Healthy Village Programme in Ethiopia, focusing on scaling Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) for children under two by integrating length measurement, nutrition counseling, and behavior change to prevent stunting.

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Practical Guide for Developing Child Friendly Spaces

A comprehensive operational guide focused on establishing and managing Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) in emergency and community contexts, incorporating early childhood programming, safety, inclusion, and child protection standards.

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Safe Spaces and School Environments in Education in Emergencies

This toolkit chapter outlines guidelines for establishing safe learning spaces, child-friendly spaces, and temporary school infrastructure during crises, addressing the needs of young learners in emergencies.

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Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom: A Guide to Evidence-Based Practices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This guidebook compiles evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions designed for low- and middle-income countries and crisis settings. It highlights practical strategies for teachers, child-centered activities, and school climate improvements to support holistic child development.

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