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How These Individuals and Organizations are Using Their Resources To Aid Those Affected by the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has costed people more that just their health. With the current enforced lockdown and curfews, people are losing money, jobs and their basic means to survive.
It's a breath of fresh air seeing people and organizations stepping up and assisting those in need by using their resources. Here are a couple of examples.
These are just but a few amazing things people are doing around the world; Reported or unreported, there's more good in the world that you could possibly imagine in the midst of dark times.
1. $ 1000 per hour from Cardi B
Cardi B posted on her Instagram offering to give 1000 dollars per hour to assist those who need the help. She captioned, ''I teamed up with them to help those that have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Many of you are struggling to pay bills, feed your families, and take care of your overall essential needs.#FashionNovaCARES& I are giving away $1,000 EVERY HOUR until we’ve given away $1 MILLION DOLLARS to those directly affected by this crisis.''
2. Finding employment opportunities for those who've lost jobs
In Dubai, an international recruitment company, Marc Ellis has offered to assist people finding jobs by referring them to potential employers across different sectors. For anyone whose job has been affected, you can reach out to the company.
Aws Ismail, general manager of Marc Ellis told Gulf News, “The idea came from wanting to support the community during these tough times. We started to receive some applications from people saying they are available immediately due to being made redundant because of the virus affecting businesses. We thought that there must be many people like this who do not know what to do, who to reach out to and where to go, so we wanted to show a sign to anyone who may be struggling that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The aim of our service is to keep people’s morale high whilst doing our best to try and get them back into employment, or at least ready for employment,” said Ismail.
3. Free marketing for local businesses
Virgin Radio Presenter Kris Fade offered to promote local business on his Instagram account free of charge. Business owners just had to send a brief description of what their business is about.
He wrote on the caption, ''I'm using my platform to promote local companies for FREE. They need us! Tag companies that need to see this plus if you want to be on my next round of shout outs send a maximum 30 second, self spoken video, promoting your service.''
Anyone who would like to promote their business email : info@fadefit.com
4. Support in providing food, education, health and basic needs
UAE Government entity Ma'an has offered to support affected residents in providing food, tuition fees, health support and basic needs to families and individuals affected by the pandemic. The funds came from donations of the 'Together We Are Good' campaign. Those who need help are being asked to inform Ma’an about their requirements through a special helpline (800-3088) or its specially created microsite (togetherwearegood.ae).
5. Free food and drinks
Here are examples of restaurants who've offered free food and drinks in the UAE during the pandemic:
-Bhaijaans Biryani: Giving away free meals to healthcare workers. Click on the link for more on the story.
-Hazara Group: Chain of restaurants offering free meals to those in need. Click on the link for more on the story.
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