Blog: COVID-19 Relief & Prevention

Ezbit el Amir Village, Egypt

Because of the coronavirus crisis, we can’t have gatherings with the women, nor can we visit them in their homes. So, we decided to call each woman personally to check on her.
 

I called on Safiya* to check on her and her children. She told me they’re all doing fine and that she remembers all of the lessons she attended in the centre, like the lesson about the importance of vegetables, especially garlic.          
 

Upper Egypt Village Cluster, Egypt

We continued providing some grocery bags to the poor who have lost their jobs. Last week we learnt from a committee in Taha Village about a widow whose daughter is suffering from cancer. The hospital did not admit her due to the coronavirus. It's a very bad situation and difficult emotionally for this family. We visited this woman, provided food, and arranged for a doctor to provide medical assistance.

Naki Ouest Village, Togo

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Transformational Community Development (TCD) worker, Sayi, was in Batemone and Pana Villages. He had discussions with a cross-section of locals where he shared COVID-19 prevention tips, ways to curtail the spread of the infection, as well as proper hand washing techniques. The discussion was quite impactful.

Ɖorgovska mahala, Serbia

Sindh Province, Pakistan

First of all, the villagers are grateful for the support of GHNI, which enabled us to reach many families. We are committed to expanding our reach and serving more people.

Pakistan currently has 18,669 official patients of coronavirus, but estimates say it is more than 40,000. There are full or partial lockdowns across the country that keep affecting the poor in the country. 

Ahumbe Village, Nigeria

*RT Village, Nepal

This month I couldn’t visit many places because of the lockdown.  However, I visited families when I could. 

Our local Transformational Community Development (TCD) team played a vital role in spreading the news about coronavirus prevention in RT Village. I have also encouraged people to be safe, and wherever I meet people I share our TCD lessons with them.

Myat Hlae Village, Myanmar

Refugees in Lebanon

In the Middle East, we are painfully used to emergency situations and lockdown due to political, economic, and war issues. 
 

Gem Village, Kenya