March 19, 2026

Dona Pabasara Kannangara

In September 2022, when catastrophic floods submerged vast parts of Pakistan, images of broken bridges, submerged villages and temporary camps circulated across television and mobile screens for weeks. The disaster affected more than 33 million people, making it one of the most severe climate emergencies in the country’s recent history. Reports from across the country showed schools destroyed, classrooms turned into shelters, and children navigating landscapes reshaped by water. For Lahore-based arts education initiative The Little Art, it was clear that children often process events unfolding around them through stories.