As the impact of COVID-19 erupts around the world, some countries are in dire need of support.
In the wake of COVID-19, the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is releasing an appeal to receive donations for the most vulnerable countries including Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Somalia and Bangladesh.
In support of the campaign, a group of students from across the UK are releasing the campaign Students 4 Global COVID Aid on Instagram.
Including a number of Stirling journalism students going into fourth year. The campaign is to raise awareness and appealing for donations during the worldwide crisis.
Huw Owen, a DEC representative, said: “We’re thrilled that students from all over the UK have shown so much care and enthusiasm while creating this campaign. I would urge everyone to get behind it and participate in any way they can.”
The campaign is urging students to take action and help raise money for the DEC’s appeal. Awareness needs to be spread of how already vulnerable countries will be affected by COVID-19, and that even the younger generation can help.
Campaign team member Charlotte McLure added: “It’s a weird and worrying time for everybody, but it’s important to remember that in some parts of the world there is no infrastructure to cope with the Coronavirus.
“Without the vital aid provided by the DEC, lives will be lost and millions will suffer. Please donate if you can, and if you can’t, spread the word!”
Currently only half of Yemen’s hospitals are fully functional and In Haiti, only 900 health institutions are available to its 11 million inhabitants. There are only around 60 ventilators available for the two million people living in Gaza.
The campaign will mostly take place on Instagram through interactive content, quizzes, and an online challenge: #water5life. Please visit the Instagram page to learn more about these countries and the travesties they are facing, and to participate.
Film Media and Journalism student at the University of Stirling. Editor in Chief at Brig Newspaper. Edinburgh / Stirling
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