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Summary:
In humanitarian situations and displacement settings, multiple risks, including heightened exposure to experiencing or witnessing violence, can deprive young children of the stable, responsive, and nurturing care they need to reach their full potential; the accumulation of these adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have negative long–term effects on their development and well–being. Community-based, integrated ECD interventions, policies, and programs for children, their caregivers, and communities can counteract these risks, enabling children to survive and thrive. This report offers practice-based insights for designing community-led, integrated programs to counteract violence against young (aged 0-6) displaced children and ensure they survive and thrive. It results from a year-long consultation with Guatemalan community-based organizations, INGOs, international donors, and the government.