To protect the vulnerable populations we support on a daily basis, our teams are doing everything possible to provide an emergency response to the Coronavirus crisis. Each week, follow the evolution of our activities in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Here is an update on our various interventions as of 2 May 2020.
Wherever possible, Aide et Action mobilizes all its human and material resources to develop its projects for the most vulnerable populations. Educating communities on prevention measures and providing them with basic support is our priority. In addition to the activities detailed in our special folderHere are the latest developments:
SOUTH ASIA
In IndiaOur teams are still working with migrant workers. Some of them have now arrived in their villages of origin. We must therefore strengthen our hygiene awareness activities there.
In addition, the trainees in our iLEAD vocational training programme are always very active in providing support to those most in need, with a focus on making protective masks.
SOUTH-EAST ASIA
In Vietnam, and in Laos, our education projects are still suspended due to school closures. However, in Laos:Our teams are working with the local authorities to respond to the health crisis. They are distributing disinfectant, masks and educational posters to vulnerable populations to help prevent the spread of the virus.
In Cambodia:food support via rice distribution and material support via The installation of hand washing stations and the distribution of hygiene kits are still ongoing. E-learning is also being implemented.
AFRIQUE
In all our countries of intervention, Aide et Action participates in the global response of the States to fight against the virus. This is mainly done at the awareness level, but also at the material level with the possibility of distributing hygiene kits or building hand washing stations in schools.
EUROPE
In Francea campaign of emergency collection has been set up to support our activities on the ground.
In RomaniaAfter the setting up of an office to ensure the distribution of medicines to the marginalised population of the Satmarel shanty town, this time it is a food aid which is provided by our local partner Stea. A total of 140 parcels will be distributed to the most needy households, each containing potatoes, rice, sunflower oil, canned meat and hygiene products. For families with school-age children, notebooks, pens and some biscuits or chocolate have also been added.
