Martha Keswick

Martha Keswick is the Founder and Author of the COPE Disaster Series. Ranging from Earthquakes to Volcanoes, the illustrated books aim to educate and empower children for disasters while providing coping tools that foster a practical and imaginative approach to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

COPE collaborates with institutions such as the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UNDRR, UNICEF, The University of Oxford to ensure that the key instructional DRR messages are grounded in scientific knowledge. The COPE books are currently disseminated in 43 countries and are available in 23 languages.

Beyond COPE, Martha has made significant contributions through her work with the Keswick Foundation, which supports charitable organizations addressing social needs in China.