By Julia Nemy | Project Manager
On December 18, the Malian government announced that schools, restaurants and bars must close for two weeks as COVID-19 cases rise. The closure of these establishments will undoubtedly continue to take a toll on the livelihoods of Malians, driving further concerns on hunger in the country.
The second wave of COVID-19 has decidedly hit the African continent and Mali is experiencing a sharp rise in cases and associated deaths from the virus. Hospitals in Bamako are saturated. To cope with this new outbreak, the Malian government has issued new mandates in an attempt to curb the increase in cases.
As schools close, children remain at home and parents lose their jobs, hunger will undoubtedly increase in Mali. GAIA Vaccine Foundation’s Nutrition Program at Hope Center Clinic, which provides free weekly meals is more important than ever and will be a vital source of sustenance during this difficult time in Mali. Since the pandemic began in March 2020, GAIA VF has served over 2,658 meals to the Sikoro community. We need your help to increase the amount of meals we are able to provide in December and January.
Please consider supporting Hope Center Clinic Nutrition Program to ensure that no one goes without a meal during these trying times.
Thank you for your support to GAIA Vaccine Foundation!
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