While Romania has been in a state of emergency for more than a month due to the COVID-19 crisis, the most fragile populations find themselves completely destitute. The inhabitants of the slum of Satmarel, in the north-west of the country, are among the most vulnerable and their daily lives are heavily impacted. To support them, […]
Archives for April 2020
Lao PDR: Aide et Action supports local authorities during Coronavirus lockdown
In Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Aide et Action’s education projects are temporarily on hold amid school closures during the Coronavirus pandemic. In response to the health crisis, Aide et Action is now working with local authorities to supply villages in need with sanitizer, masks, and educational posters to help prevent the spread of the […]
India: Aide et Action launches “iDream Learning App” during coronavirus crisis
While the current global closure of schools – as a result of COVID-19 emergency measures – deprives 1.5 billion children of education, Aide et Action is committed to providing educational continuity within its projects. In India, our teams have just launched the “iDream Learning App” mobile application designed to provide uninterrupted access to learning for […]
25 April Update: Aide et Action’s Global Coronavirus Response Activities
To protect the vulnerable populations that we support on a daily basis, our teams are doing everything 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 the update on our various interventions as of April 25, 2020. Wherever possible, […]
World Book Day 2020: reading as a barrier against Coronavirus
With more than 1.5 billion schoolchildren and students currently deprived of education worldwide due to the COVID-19 crisis, World Book Day, celebrated on April 23, takes on a special meaning. For Aide et Action, access to books and reading is a priority under the fundamental right to education of each individual. Find out how we […]
India: Supporting communities to make masks during Coronavirus crisis
While the New Year celebrations in Assam, India, could not take place due to the COVID-19 crisis, Aide et Action decided to take advantage of the situation by encouraging the production of masks thanks to the fabric initially ordered for the festive costumes. A fruitful initiative! In India, the Coronavirus crisis has had devastating effects, […]
India: Aide et Action provides support migrants in distress during Coronvirus crisis
The situation of migrant workers in India is alarming. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the sudden suspension of work and restrictions on movement is causing deep social distress. To support them during this period, Aide et Action is increasing their food supply and defending their fundamental rights. In India, the government-imposed lockdown to tackle the […]
18 April Update: Aide et Action’s Global Coronavirus Response Activities
To protect the vulnerable populations that we support on a daily basis, our teams are doing everything they can 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 the update on our various interventions as of April 18, 2020. […]