How might we rapidly inform and empower communities around the world to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak?

Sustainable and Equitable Access to information

‍How might we ensure that information about COVID-19 spreads into communities around the world, enabling every person to stay healthy and safe while avoiding misinformation and unnecessary fear? ‍

• You can’t fight a virus if you don’t know how. COVID-19 has driven more engagement and coverage than any other virus, with constant updates and new information available through traditional media channels and on social media. How do we know what information to rely on? Containing and stopping this pandemic will require equitable access to trusted, reliable information. How is your community accessing trusted information? What questions do you have? Have you observed contradictions and misinformation?

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‍Inspiring and uplifting each other ‍

How might we leverage creativity and thoughtfulness to nurture each other emotionally and spiritually while adapting to a new normal?

• Positivity, joy and connectedness can serve as a source of fuel during times of uncertainty. While social distancing helps to prevent the rampant spreading of COVID-19, it can result in loneliness, depression and anxiety, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Simple acts and gestures can enable an outsized effect—from new ways of connecting online, to rethinking good deeds and helpfulness in a contactless world, to infusing art and play into our days. What’s bringing you joy during this time? Where are you struggling?

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Thoughtful preparation for a new reality 

‍How might we thoughtfully and effectively learn to prepare ourselves, our families, and our communities for this new reality brought forth by COVID-19? ‍

• The way we are engaging with, managing, and planning our relationship with resources such as food, shelter, clothing, education, community spaces, healthcare, and more have been redefined—seemingly overnight. Working together to ensure our families and communities are well provided for is imperative at this world-shifting time. In what ways are you learning about how best to prepare your local community, family, network and others to ensure resources are well-managed and available for all?
  

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