Save the Children launched its new Earthquake Story Book for children at Freshwota School earlier this May, aiming to help young students better understand and prepare for natural disasters.

Katherine Kasso, Program Manager for Library for All at Save the Children, said the organization worked closely with the Ministry of Education and the Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) to produce the books. She said CDU selected the themes they wanted to be developed into stories and Save the Children collected and wrote stories based on those requirements.

Through a 2024 writing workshop, the organization developed 50 story titles, including two that specifically focus on earthquakes. The project gained urgency following the December 17 earthquake last year, prompting the team to work with a psychosocial specialist to ensure the content supports children’s emotional well-being.

Kasso also highlighted the digital hub available through the Library for All platform, where parents can access and download children’s stories directly. French versions of the storybooks are expected to be distributed starting in July, with books made available in both French and English.

She encouraged parents to download the storybooks, noting they can be especially helpful for children during times of disaster.

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