Providing stability and school

Survival School primary teacher Cassandra attempts to continue lessons with students who were traumatized earlier that day by a 5.9 earthquake that shook the school, causing the children to run from their classroom. (Photo: UNICEF/UNI733879/Mobbs)

When a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu in December 2024, it left a trail of destruction, damaging schools, disrupting learning, and adding another layer of trauma to children already vulnerable to the impacts of climate disasters.

As Vanuatu’s recovery continues, UNICEF Pacific and education officials are working to restore a sense of normalcy for children, ensuring they have a safe space to learn and recover from the psychological toll of the disaster.

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