The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Mozambique not only as a health crisis but also as a devastating socio-economic crisis that may persist over the months and years to come.

Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) claimed we are suffering an ‘infodemic’ as a result of misinformation about the Coronavirus. The rapid rise in the impacts of COVID-19 across the world has driven a significant increase in incidents of ‘fake news’ circulating about the virus.

Find out how United Purpose is responding in Senegal…

The global community is racing to slow down and eventually halt the spread of COVID-19, a pandemic that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and sickened 12.5 million people. In Africa, the virus has spread to dozens of countries within weeks. Governments and health authorities across the continent are striving to limit widespread infections. As of July 13th, 2020, The Gambia has reported 64 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with Senegal (The Gambia’s only immediate neighbour) recording 7,882 cases.

For young people in Bhiwandi, life is tough, employment opportunities are few, and the rates of substance abuse and suicide are high. Fit for the Future uses sport to improve livelihoods and employment opportunities for young people in one of the most challenging parts of India. We caught up with a coach and his trainee.

Photographer Badara Preira documents United Purpose’s emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Senegal. Our response activities, in partnership with Penny Appeal, has included supporting children who are isolating in koranic schools, the promotion of the WHO guidelines across Dakar, and the distribution of hygiene supplies.