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Mitigating the impact of Covid-19, everywhere

Our Representative in South Africa has visited different areas in Cape Town and spoken to people involved in the pandemic response. This short video illustrates the impact of Covid-19 in South Africa and on the African continent - and discusses how we can mitigate and overcome it, together.

Interview Photograph: Mila Payiya, Centre Manager, Monwabisi Park, speaks to Hanns Buehler, Regional Representative, HSF

Mila Payiya, Centre Manager, Monwabisi Park, speaks to Hanns Buehler, Regional Representative, HSF

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Khayelitsha Township: children going hungry

The fight against the pandemic will only be won if Africa is receiving and distributing vaccines for all its citizens. Germany contributes already 2.2 Billion Euro to the global COVAX initiative. We made a short video to explore some aspects of what the crisis means for South Africa, Africa and international cooperation.

We hear from a young woman heading a community centre in Khayelitsha, one of South Africa's biggest townships, working with important Early Childhood Development initiatives as well. And we emphasize that it is crucial to ensure everyone can get vaccinated, everywhere.

 

 

Table:Potential impact of Covid-19 according to the report completed by the ISS with experienced partners and HSF support

Potential impact of Covid-19 according to the report completed by the ISS with experienced partners and HSF support

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Study on long-term impact of Covid-19

We need strong partnerships to address the pandemic and the socio-economic challenges it presents.

Read this report on potential long-term scenarios regarding the impact of Covid-19 in Africa. It contains recommendations to diverse stakeholders as well:

https://issafrica.org/research/africa-report/impact-of-covid-19-in-africa-a-scenario-analysis-to-2030?fbclid=IwAR0WWbXgqP7zKn68hQQ-Umc1v6nrrx4XEZUt24ujJD8fkR64BVrm4U89xRg 

 

You can watch our video here:

Visiting Monwabisi Park, a community centre in Khayelitsha, one of South Africa's biggest townships - and reflecting on mitigating the impact of the pandemic

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