Funded by the Welsh Government, United Purpose’s COVID-19 response project in Guinea aims to reduce the impact of the pandemic in the Upper Region. We are doing this by building the capacity of health care centres, spreading accurate information about COVID-19 prevention, and supporting vaccination initiatives. Meet the people helping us make this happen…
When the coronavirus pandemic hit Gboko, it was accompanied by a lot of fear and uncertainty. When the vaccine was ushered in, the state government also had to contend with significant vaccine scepticism and the spread of misinformation.
Before March 2020, a world of habitual mask-wearing, social distancing and travel restrictions would have been incomprehensible to many of us. Fast-forward to December 2021, and these things have become the norm. But just imagine you had seen all of these changes happen around you – and no one had explained to you the reason behind them…
In Paraíba, Northeast Brazil, opportunities for livelihoods and business training, particularly for women, are limited. The impact of Covid-19 on local markets was a challenge to many small businesses, which had to adapt to survive.
In Brazil, women face inequalities and additional challenges in setting up businesses. For this reason the practical and emotional support provided by local collective groups, especially during the Covid-19 crisis, has been vital.
