“Our classroom was silence — the children lost everything.”
Biography
Pearl is a teacher who experienced the educational collapse caused by the flood at the primary level. Her testimony shows the long-term effects on children.
Before the flood
She was teaching full-time at Holy Christ Primary School.
During the flood
Schools closed for almost three months. Many pupils were displaced and lost their belongings—uniforms, shoes, and school supplies.
After the flood
The government and private companies built temporary housing for victims, but teaching conditions remained difficult. Lessons resumed slowly, and attendance stayed low.
Thought's about the future
Pearl and her pupils often pray that such a disaster will never happen again. She hopes for improved school infrastructure to withstand future floods.
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Name:
Pearl -
Role:
Primary school teacher, Holy Christ School -
Age:
33 -
Town:
Mepe -
Interview Date:
2025-03-11