Coping with Psychosocial Effects of the Pandemic on Boys, Girls and Adolescents of APEC Economies - Resource Manual and Guide of Best Practices

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been pervasive worldwide, affecting both the economies and the general welfare of the population, who have seen the exercise of their rights, such as freedom of movement and education, partially restricted or altered, particularly boys, girls and adolescents. In this segment of the population, the psychosocial effects of prolonged confinement and online education have meant a profound alteration of socio-affective development, affecting coexistence and school climate in educational institutions, once they have returned to face-to-face activities.

The manual seeks to enhance the technical capacities of education professionals in coping with the psychosocial effects of the pandemic on children and youth, by using a workshop model that is easily transferable and replicable. In this way, it is expected to contribute to strengthening the response, rehabilitation and build back better capacity of APEC member economies’ educational communities.