Together for wellbeing initiative helping children heal and learn in crisis

A new initiative will help children affected by conflict and displacement regain a sense of safety, improve their wellbeing, and succeed in school.

About the project

Across the world, millions of children are growing up in crisis—coping with trauma that affects both their mental health and their ability to learn. Together for Wellbeing (TfW30) builds on NRC’s proven Better Learning Programme, an evidence-based approach to psychosocial support in education.

By engaging teachers, caregivers and communities, the programme creates safe, supportive learning environments where children can recover, rebuild confidence and re-engage with education.

The initiative aims to reach hundreds of thousands of children globally, while also driving systemic change by embedding psychosocial support into education systems.

What the funding from the Kavli Trust will support

The Kavli Trust’s funding will help scale the initiative through:

• training educators and frontline staff
• adapting tools and methods to local contexts
• strengthening partnerships with local organisations
• expanding digital platforms for shared learning
• building sustainable models for long-term impact

This is a strategic investment in early intervention and prevention—designed to create lasting ripple effects for children, communities and societies.

About Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation working in around 40 countries. Since 1946, NRC has supported people forced to flee by providing education, protection, legal assistance and emergency aid.

Through its global expertise and strong local partnerships, NRC works to protect rights, restore dignity and help build sustainable futures.