Stories from our members during the COVID pandemic - Part 2: Amref Flying Doctors

 

1 in 3 girls and women will experience some form of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Due to the current corona crisis, this violence is increasing and it must stop. Help us change this in Africa. Sign the petition and get the No More Violence pin and show you are against violence! You will only receive the pin if you enter your address details. Read more.

 

While the first corona wave seems to have died down in Europe, the epidemic in Africa is increasing. The continent, where the medical sector is not equipped to handle huge numbers of seriously ill people, is bracing itself. But it is not only the insufficient numbers of IC beds and the limited testing capacity that are a cause for concern. The deaths from corona are the tip of the iceberg. Read more.

 

For our #NoMoreviolence campaign, we collect the stories of brave role models working to end violence in Africa. Hiwot is one of them. Read more.

 

Amref Flying Doctors trains thousands of healthcare providers in Africa to fight the coronavirus. Read more.

 

 

In addition to our economy and health, the rights of girls and women are also under great pressure due to the current corona crisis. Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations. 1 in 3 girls and women will experience some form of physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Many forms of violence go unreported due to impunity, shame and inequality. The United Nations predicts that violence against girls and women will increase enormously due to the current corona crisis. Because with every three months that the global lockdown strategy continues, no fewer than 15 million victims of domestic and sexual violence are added. Read more.

 

How do you fight corona in a country like Kenya, where the health care infrastructure is not optimal and large parts of the population are not aware of the risks of the virus? An important role is reserved for local care providers. Read more. Healthcare providers: our heroes in the fight against the coronavirus Everyone, wherever in the Netherlands, has to deal with the consequences of the corona pandemic. Schools are closed, catering establishments are closed and care providers are working overtime. Our respect goes out to everyone who takes care of each other in this situation. In particular, healthcare professionals. People who are there for others day in, day out, night and time for their profession. Those are our heroes. Read more.

 

Sunday 22 March is World Water Day and we will reflect on the importance of clean drinking water. This is desperately needed, because no fewer than 785 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water. It is well known that clean water is essential for good health. But in times of coronavirus (COVID-19), the importance of a simple act such as washing hands becomes even more important to us. Read more.

 

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) poses a threat to all of us, but especially to those living in countries with weaker health systems – such as countries in Africa. More than 700 infections have now been identified on the continent, with 19 deaths. Read more.