Find inspiring stories with the help of social media about people who have contributed towards saving the life of the people during pandemic and write about the initiatives undertaken by them and its impact on the society
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1.Nelson Kwaje (South Sudan)
Tackling misinformation on COVID-19
During this dangerous time of uncertainty, misinformation about the coronavirus can cost lives. That is why youth organizations and young people around the world are turning to online platforms and digital media to share correct information and recommendations to dispel common myths. Nelson Kwaje, a 28-year old young man with a background in tech and peace-building, has made this one of his missions.
2.Vittorio Foglio (Switzerland)
Bringing supplies to and keeping company with the elderly
Imagine being elderly and hearing that a new virus hits the oldest among us the hardest. In Geneva, one young man led the charge in addressing universal fears about vulnerable groups, notably the elderly and immunocompromised. Vittorio Foglio, one of the leaders of Geneva’s Perceval Scouts troupe, felt that, as a scout, he had a mandate to help people. This led him to mobilize his fellow scouts to support these communities by reducing the need for them to leave their homes and risk exposure. With teams of people taking phone and email requests and teams delivering supplies, the Perceval Scouts have been responding to the needs of their community and curbing the spread of the virus in the city. Now the elderly there have assistance — and proof that their community cares about their wellbeing.
3.Christian Achaleke (Cameroon)
Producing bottles of disinfectant
Shortages of key supplies are a problem even in some of the most developed countries. Most people, understandably worried, see now way to meet demands. But when the first cases of coronavirus were discovered in Cameroon, 26-year old Christian Achaleke, who works in development, realized that the state had not set up contingencies for containment and management, and decided to do something about it. Starting with his own office, he asked a colleague in charge of logistics to buy hand sanitizer, but she could only find some at double the usual price so they could only afford one. Shortly after, Christian saw a news report about a doctor and his daughter were able to produce homemade hand sanitizer using the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recipe.
1.Nelson Kwaje (South Sudan)
Tackling misinformation on COVID-19
During this dangerous time of uncertainty, misinformation about the coronavirus can cost lives. That is why youth organizations and young people around the world are turning to online platforms and digital media to share correct information and recommendations to dispel common myths. Nelson Kwaje, a 28-year old young man with a background in tech and peace-building, has made this one of his missions.
2.Vittorio Foglio (Switzerland)
Bringing supplies to and keeping company with the elderly
Imagine being elderly and hearing that a new virus hits the oldest among us the hardest. In Geneva, one young man led the charge in addressing universal fears about vulnerable groups, notably the elderly and immunocompromised. Vittorio Foglio, one of the leaders of Geneva’s Perceval Scouts troupe, felt that, as a scout, he had a mandate to help people. This led him to mobilize his fellow scouts to support these communities by reducing the need for them to leave their homes and risk exposure. With teams of people taking phone and email requests and teams delivering supplies, the Perceval Scouts have been responding to the needs of their community and curbing the spread of the virus in the city. Now the elderly there have assistance — and proof that their community cares about their wellbeing.
3.Christian Achaleke (Cameroon)
Producing bottles of disinfectant
Shortages of key supplies are a problem even in some of the most developed countries. Most people, understandably worried, see now way to meet demands. But when the first cases of coronavirus were discovered in Cameroon, 26-year old Christian Achaleke, who works in development, realized that the state had not set up contingencies for containment and management, and decided to do something about it. Starting with his own office, he asked a colleague in charge of logistics to buy hand sanitizer, but she could only find some at double the usual price so they could only afford one. Shortly after, Christian saw a news report about a doctor and his daughter were able to produce homemade hand sanitizer using the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recipe.