Child of Syria - Katia's story

Katia Rostem Agha fled Syria with her parents in 2012 after attending demonstrations with her school friends that prompted government security forces to hunt them down. She was just thirteen at the time. Now Katia’s story has been retold in a series of children’s story books; a collaborative project between the Make Foundation and the children of Island Bay School. Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in Wellington to learn more

Child of Syria cover image by Lola Redshaw-Nalder, Island Bay School.

Hannah Stark (8 years) reads Child of Syria and shows her illustration in the book.

Make Foundation Co-Founder Michelle Carlile-Alkhouri reads to the students of Island Bay School.

Teacher Deanne Daysh collaborated along with children of Island Bay School in the Make Foundation publication project.

The stories prompt questions about the Syrian Civil War and refugee crises.

Students big fans of the books.

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