5 simple ways you can help during the COVID-19 crisis
Some of these can be done without leaving your couch
As the coronavirus spread continues in India, we are grappling with uncertainty and adapting to a newer way of life staying at home. The long weeks without stepping out might have induced a sense of helplessness about the situation at hand. Don’t despair! Though it may not feel like staying home, staying informed, washing hands, caring for self and loved ones are acts of bravery, they are the best we can do to protect our communities and indirectly the world at large.
However, if you wish to be more helpful, here are some ways to make a difference.
Reach out to your helpers
Many domestic helpers such as maids, cooks, drivers, guards, etc provide essential services and help make our everyday lives better. In these trying times, they are among the hardest hit with no work and loss of income. This is the best time to help them and also the easiest group to reach out to. Besides raising their awareness about the virus and ways to protect themselves, consider providing them with necessary food items, masks, safety kits, etc by pooling in resources as a community.
Check on elderly neighbors
Most communities have senior citizens who stay alone and are most vulnerable. Due to social isolation and without their domestic help, they may be finding it difficult to manage. A little help can go a long way. You can assist them by checking on them frequently, delivering or placing online orders for food items, medicines and other essentials.
Tresna Foundation NGO, registered under section 25 of the Companies Act. Our partner NGOs, who have the necessary permissions from the government to work on the ground during the lockdown, ensure that people who are in the greatest need receive at least minimal help – and this is made possible through online donations.
Every little bit helps. You can donate us here or to any one of our missions on our website tresnafoundation.org
