This dissertation examines contemporary literature from South Asia and Eastern Africa to explore how narratives of war and climate crisis reshape our understanding of survival, care, and belonging. Introducing the concept of the catastrophopic, it argues that Global South literature offers powerful frameworks for ecological responsibility and collective world-making.

This research investigates compassion fatigue among preschool educators, particularly those working with children exposed to trauma and adversity. Through surveys and statistical analysis, the study examines links between empathy, workplace conditions, and emotional exhaustion. The findings aim to improve educator support systems, reduce burnout, and strengthen early childhood education environments.

This research examines how non-profit arts organisations balance ethics and economics under financial pressure. Using data-driven decision-making and “concerned markets,” it shows how these organisations protect mission, affordability, and community care while sustaining operations, demonstrating that cultural institutions quietly support resilience, inclusion, and long-term social value.