Little Ripples demonstrates a new model of humanitarian action that empowers rather than disenfranchises. Refugee men and women, with any level of education and experience, are trained and employed to adapt, implement, and scale the Little Ripples program in their community. The curriculum was co-created with refugee communities and developed in collaboration with experts in early childhood development, trauma recovery, pre-primary education, and mindfulness; ensuring that the program includes best-practices for refugee children and those who have experienced trauma and hardship. Programs encourage social, emotional care for staff. While the curriculum focuses on teaching literacy and numeracy, it is grounded in play-based education, trauma-recovery approaches, restorative practices, and incorporates social-emotional learning, empathy development, positive behavior management, peacebuilding, and mindfulness. The temporary closure of Little Ripples has not stopped refugee staff from showing their dedication to empowering their communities. This means circulating iACT’s accessible and culturally relevant documents regarding COVID-19. Community leaders are helping decrease the spread of misinformation, giving and answering survey questions to help staff understand how the situation is unfolding (NGO’s response, food and hygiene material accessibility, asking how they are feeling and what support they need, etc.), and listening to and guiding their community during this time.