Continuing to Provide the Essentials

When COVID-19 hit Africa, the vulnerability of those living in communities served by Hands at Work significantly increased. Most prominently, the pandemic exposed the lack of effective access that our communities have to basic health care services.

One of our first tasks was bridging the gap between the government health authorities – who were making the decisions about which essential services could stay open and what people could or couldn’t do – and the communities that are off the map, where the needs amongst the poorest people are the highest.

As well as the connection with local health professionals, the pandemic has exposed a need to work with authorities to ensure our care facilities and procedures are at the highest standards and meet regulations we are likely to face on the road ahead. Hands at Work recognises that in order to withstand the pressure that Care Points will face in the future to stay open, upgrades are needed on their facilities. In 2020, Hands at Work has identified key priority upgrades for the communities across Africa, including food preparation and storage areas, clean toilets, kitchen shelters and benches. Projects like these will all contribute towards ensuring the overall safety, health and hygiene of the most vulnerable children across Africa.

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