ARC – Foundation Module 1: Understanding Childhoods

ARC – Foundation Module 1: Understanding Childhoods

This module aims to equip those responding in emergencies with an introduction to the theory and practice of working with children and of children’s rights. It illustrates how the experience of childhood is not the same for all children and highlights the diversity of beliefs about raising children. It demonstrates that children themselves are active agents in their growth and development. Yet, their capacities are often underestimated by adults, leaving them powerless and without a voice in those decisions that affect them.

The ARC resource pack provides information and training materials to strengthen individuals’ capacity to address the causes of children’s vulnerabilities, to build effective child protection systems for use in emergencies and long-term development, and to ensure that no activities inadvertently compromise children’s rights or safety.

Foundation modules 1 and 2 cover core concepts such as underlying theory, international instruments establishing child rights, and principles and standards. Modules 3, 5, and 6 cover methodology such as rights-based tools and approaches. Modules 4 and 7 cover cross-cutting rights such as children’s right to be heard,  to be included in decisions that concern them and to enjoy their rights without discrimination. Each module includes materials for study, slides, and training materials such as exercises and handouts.

Direct link to Resource Pack with User guide, Training manual, Facilitators toolkit etc >> 

Direct links to Foundation Modules: 

• ARC – Foundation Module 1: Understanding Childhoods
• ARC – Foundation Module 2: Child Rights-Based Approaches
• ARC – Foundation Module 3: Programme Design
• ARC – Foundation Module 4: Participation and Inclusion
• ARC – Foundation Module 5: Advocacy
• ARC – Foundation Module 6: Community Mobilisation
• ARC – Foundation Module 7: Psychosocial support

Direct links to Critical issue Modules: 

• ARC – Critical issue Module 1: Abuse and exploitation
• ARC – Critical issue Module 2: Education
• ARC – Critical issue Module 3: Children with disabilities
• ARC – Critical issue Module 4: Sexual and reproductive health
• ARC – Critical issue Module 5: Landmine awareness
• ARC – Critical issue Module 6: Separated children
• ARC – Critical issue Module 7: Children associated with armed forces or armed groups