Helping Children Heal
Summary
The Bhotekoshi floods have left children in Rasuwa and nearby districts traumatized after homes, schools, and families were upended. The piece urges psychosocial support for child survivors and calls on journalists to avoid exploitative reporting that deepens their distress.
Key Points
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi floods damaged homes, schools, and vital infrastructure in Rasuwa and surrounding areas, disrupting thousands of children’s lives and education.
- Many child survivors may show trauma-related symptoms such as fear, restlessness, withdrawal, bedwetting, or repeated questions about whether another flood will come.
- Psychosocial assistance, child-friendly spaces, and timely referrals for specialized care are presented as essential parts of disaster response.
- Journalists are urged to report responsibly on child survivors, protect them from repeated trauma, and avoid turning their pain into sensational content.
