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 23 May, 2020. Wherever possible, […]
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Vietnam: Aide et Action supports marginalised children return to school after Coronavirus
Vietnam has made global headlines for its rapid response to and containment of Coronavirus since the outbreak began in January 2020. After three months of school closures the country became one of the first nations to reopen its classrooms in the wake of COVID-19. While resuming education may indicate a step towards pre-pandemic normalcy, the […]
16 May 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 16 May, 2020. Wherever possible, […]
COVID-19: Limiting the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on education
The COVID-19 crisis has deprived 1.53 billion children of education worldwide (UNESCO). In our intervention areas, the 2,000 schools we work with have all closed, and our 1.2 million beneficiaries have all been impacted. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Aide et Action has been adapting and innovating its activities in the field to meet […]
Africa: Coronavirus preventative measures don’t consider everyday realities
In the absence of treatment for COVID-19, African states are forced to take preventive health measures which often seem far from the everyday reality of the populations they lead. After a decision was made to reopen schools, Aide et Action is concerned about this discrepancy and the multiple consequences of the current crisis, especially for […]
9 May 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 9 May, 2020. Wherever possible, […]
India: Aide et Action creates resource centers for migrants during Coronavirus
Since the start of the Coronavirus crisis in India, Aide et Action has been supporting migrant workers who are particularly vulnerable. After emergency food relief and advocacy work to defend their rights, our teams are now offering to support them on a daily basis, transforming 19 of our professional training centers into resource and information […]
Africa: The risks of reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic
After more than two months of closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some African governments have announced the reopening of schools, universities, and training centers. However, the contagion curve is still ascending in most of the continent’s countries. Charlemagne Bio, Aide et Action Africa’s Program Manager, raises the question of whether this is a […]