EDURES - Resilience toolkit to ensure the right to education in times of emergencies and crises

Access to quality education is vital in times of emergency. It helps learners make sense of the crises they are experiencing, mitigates trauma and alienation and contributes to longterm recovery and peacebuilding.

Developed under the Council of Europe Education Strategy 2030 “Learners First”, the toolkit provides practical guidance to help education systems prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies such as conflicts, natural disasters and pandemics. It aims to ensure that the right to quality, inclusive education is upheld for all learners, everywhere and at all times.

The EDURES toolkit builds on the six Principles of Resilience for Education, adopted by European education ministers in 2023, and offers a comprehensive framework combining theory, practical tools and self-assessment instruments. It supports policy makers, education authorities and school leaders in designing and implementing resilience-based strategies through participatory and evidence-informed approaches.

Already piloted in member States such as Italy and Albania, EDURES contributes to the broader international efforts to transform education in crisis contexts, in line with the United Nations’ Transforming Education Summit commitments.

By investing in education resilience, the Council of Europe and its partners reinforce democratic stability, social cohesion and learners’ well-being — even in the most challenging circumstances.