Emergency Response & Recovery
Health & Nutrition
Cameroon
Palestine
Philippines
Ukraine

Towards a practical guide: A scoping review of nutrition programming, policy, and evidence for school-age children and adolescents in humanitarian contexts

cover
Report

This scoping review, published by the Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) & UNICEF with support from the Governments of Ireland and Norway, examines the nutrition needs of school-age children and adolescents (ages 5–19) in humanitarian contexts. It identifies critical gaps in data, guidance, and programming, and outlines a recommended minimum package of interventions including school meals, micronutrient supplementation, and nutrition education. Drawing on interviews with key agencies and six case studies—from Bangladesh, Latin America, Gaza, Ukraine, Cameroon, and the Philippines—the report offers actionable recommendations for governments and partners to better support nutrition in emergencies.