You’re Invited to the Launch of COPE’s New Lightning Book!

Please join us for the online launch of COPE’s newest book, Lightning, created to help children and families understand one of nature’s most powerful hazards and learn how to stay safe during thunderstorms.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Add the Invite to your calendar!
🕑 Time: Chicago: 8:00 AM / London: 14:00 / South Africa: 15:00 / Kampala: 16:00 / Singapore: 21:00
📍 Location: Online (Zoom)

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85460624384?pwd=Q59yRnm1Tiozua5gJ52e98jJgFSiNU.1
Meeting ID: 854 6062 4384
Passcode: book

Join the COPE Squad as they explore the science of lightning, meet communities affected by thunderstorms, and discover life-saving actions that help keep children safe. Developed in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Republic of Uganda – the Office of the Prime Minister, ACLENet, Meteorage, the Caribbean Meteorological Organization and many global experts and young people, including UNICEF East Asia and Pacific’s Youth Action Team. 
 This new book delivers an important message for children everywhere:

⚡ WHEN THUNDER ROARS, GO INDOORS! ⚡

We look forward to launching this new book with you and advancing disaster risk reduction education for children worldwide!