Dutch Aid Organizations Combat Covid-19 Worldwide 11 December, 2020 - 11:40
Countries: Germany, World Source: Interchurch Organisation for Development Co-operation
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With the support of the Dutch government, aid organizations of the Dutch Relief Alliance, including ICCO, are combatting the spread of the corona virus in vulnerable countries. In total there is 16 million euros available for aid in crisis areas in Africa and the Middle East which reaches 2.9 million people. The aid is aimed at preventing infections and mitigating the damage cause by lockdowns.
Hygiene is crucial to prevent the spread of the virus. In many countries there is a shortage of water, soap and disinfectants. Aid organizations distribute these materials. Proper knowledge of how to use these materials is at least as important. That is why we inform people via radio and television about protection against the virus; we reach the most remote areas with vans