Explore how various NGOs and Private Sector have come together to support people in current on-going COVID 19 crises. Write a report on any one such NGO/Social Initiative/CSR mentioning how they are supporting public and how we can support them in their initiatives.
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NGOs acts as a backbone for the mutual expression of the civilian’s interest. They include community organisations, associations, relief agencies, clubs etc. and many independent bodies working alone or in a partnership with the government and agencies. At global context, NGOs like Ford Foundation, Mercy Corps, and KIFA in Uganda is helping in the promotion of health and hygiene activities in different parts of the nation mainly in schools, hospitals and homes.
WHO or World Health Organisations topmost advice of frequent hand wash, remains the major step taken by any organisation to stop the spread of the virus. NGOs at the global level are helping the most affected and marginalised communities by providing them daily need services and utensils like food, soap, and hand sanitizers etc. In India’s context, more than 92000 NGOs are working relentlessly day and night to fight the pandemic.
The Lockdown imposed by the government followed by the Covid-19 pandemic has not only created socio-economic crisis but also a public health emergency. The pandemic has taken away almost 20 million jobs and still counting. The livelihood opportunities have declined in a large number and this has put millions of people in a dire strait where they are not even able to afford a one-time meal and hygiene things like sanitizers, soaps and masks.
During this tough situation NGOs like OXFAM, Akshay Patra Foundation, Earth foundation, are tirelessly working on the grass-root level and are not only providing rations, food, hygiene kits to the affected, marginalised, deprived and poor people but also they are educating people and creating awareness among them. They are also setting community kitchens, providing shelter and helping them to fight the stigma.