By Elaine Alam | Project Leader
Corona Virus Relief Support for Pakistan
Report –July 2020- September 2020
Installation of hand washing units (Soap, wash basin, water tank)
A total of 03 hand-washing units were installed in 03 local targeted communities of Lahore, where domestic workers, janitorial staff, security guards, salesmen & women and daily wagers are resided. Before installation of hand washing units, the local community members were engaged in order to decide the appropriate location in their local communities for larger impact of hand washing units. The community leaders and members of the local areas played a vital role in monitoring the units through personal visits and ensuring availability of material, including soap and water according to the need. The general public, including men, women and children, benefited through these installed hand-washing units, as they reduced chances of infection and acted as an essential protective measure against the coronavirus. The hand washing units also served the purpose to enhance awareness about importance of washing hands to prevent the spread of disease.
Distribution of Ration (Food Items)
The ration (food packages) was provided to 31 vulnerable families of domestic workers, daily wagers, laborers, security guards, salesmen & women and janitorial staff of 03 local targeted communities of Lahore who lost their livelihoods during the outbreak corona virus. The ration was consisting of flour, pulse, sugar, rice, black beans, salt, red chilli, spices, tea, oil/ghee, and baby’s powdered milk. The food package was met their nutritional needs and provided them with short term assistance while they follow the SOPs of the lockdown.The aim of the distribution of food packages was to provide the families with adequate sustenance till they are able to restore their livelihoods. The distribution decreased the risk of undernutrition and food insecurity among the affected families; pregnant women, infants and young children had access to food and adequate nutrition, which minimized health risks and optimized survival outcomes.
Distribution of Hygiene kits
FACES Pakistan distributed 31 hygiene kits to 31 families of domestic workers, daily wagers, laborers, security guard, salesmen & women and janitorial staff of 03 targeted communities of Lahore. A total of 31 hygiene kits were distributed to 31 families of the targeted areas. The hygiene kits helped at-risk families in warding off local transmission of the novel coronavirus and preventing community infections. Each hygiene kit consisted of 10 hand washing soaps, 10 hand sanitizers, 50 face mask and 20 gloves. The kits encouraged beneficiaries to practice better hygiene, including washing their hands regularly and using gloves and mask while visiting the local market, going to work and visiting their relatives. The distributions of the hygiene kits were conducted through small gatherings (5-10 people) following social distancing rules and using personal protective equipment (PPE). A team of volunteers and community leaders facilitated the distributions, monitored adherence to SOPs, and informed beneficiaries of the method of distribution.
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