We have have carefully put together resources that will be useful for people at the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. These include health service providers, front-line workers, CSOs as well as the general public. We have taken care to screen the sources of information and have selected from those we know to be reliable. Please visit the sections to find out more.
COVID Tools
Learn About COVID
Protocols & Guidelines
Protecting our co-workers during COVID-19: A Social Security Protocol for Civil Society
There is a responsibility to act decisively to protect co-workers and employess from adverse health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This six-point protocol, based on the ILO’s policy framework to fight COVID-19, provides a shared template for civil society groups to deliberate context-specific measures and adopt feasible actions in a time-bound and transparent manner. https://www.civicus.org/index.php/media-resources/news/4367-protecting-our-co-workers-during-covid-19-a-social-security-protocol-for-civil-society
Tools & Resources
Poster on Gender Equality
Let’s get together and move towards development; lets walk ahead towards gender equality! (translated from the text mention on the poster in Hindi) The poster aims to showcase a gender equal society where both men and women, boys and girls have equal access to opportunities.
COVID Science
Clear Link between Vitamin D deficiency and severity of coronavirus, say researchers
Vitamin D deficiency may play an important role in the severity of COVID-19 infections so supplementation should be strongly advised at this time. Researchers have studied the high prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in Northern Hemisphere countries and the possible role of Vitamin D in suppressing the inflammatory responses seen in very ill COVID-19 patients. Authored by Nikki Hancocks. https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2020/04/28/Clear-link-between-vitamin-D-deficiency-and-severity-of-coronavirus-say-researchers
COVID Response
#COVIDActionCollab Round Table-2: Sentiments Around COVID Vaccination
With more than 77 million confirmed cases across the globe, COVID-19 pandemic is a global emergency that calls for unprecedented multi-sectoral collaboration for social good. As international partners work together on the response, tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, distributing vital medical supplies to those in need, they are racing to develop and deploy safe and effective vaccines as […]
COVID Basics
A New Narrative, Old Demons
The Covid-19 pandemic, while encouraging desirable new norms and behaviors, is reviving old struggles that continue to ail the social sector – such as exclusion and stigma caused due to “social distancing” or exacerbation of mental health challenges with inadequate counselling force. Authored by Siddhi Mankad, Catalyst Management Services The Covid-19 pandemic is the harbinger of “the new”. We […]
COVID Live
Coronavirus Monitor
A live tracker of coronavirus cases in India. It covers live cases, deaths and discharged/mitigated cases. It also tracks live district-wise data, hotspot data, state trends and active testing centres. https://corona.health-check.in/
#COVIDActionCollab Round Table-2: Sentiments Around COVID Vaccination
#COVIDActionCollab Round Table-2: Sentiments Around COVID Vaccination
With more than 77 million confirmed cases across the globe, COVID-19 pandemic is a global emergency that calls for unprecedented multi-sectoral collaboration for social good. As international partners work together on the response, tracking the pandemic, advising on critical interventions, distributing vital medical supplies to those in need, they...
Covai Trans Kitchen: Cooking Up Success, Breaking Stereotypes
Covai Trans Kitchen: Cooking Up Success, Breaking Stereotypes
The Covai Trans Kitchen is probably a first of its kind. This restaurant in Coimbatore is entirely managed and operated by a group of transgenders. Just around the corner of the busy bus stop, it serves delicious biriyani and set-menu meals. Their most popular item being the ‘unlimited biriyani’. ...
Covai Trans Kitchen: Cooking Up Success, Breaking Stereotypes
Covai Trans Kitchen: Cooking Up Success, Breaking Stereotypes
The Covai Trans Kitchen is probably a first of its kind. This restaurant in Coimbatore is entirely managed and operated by a group of transgenders. Just around the corner of the busy bus stop, it serves delicious biriyani and set-menu meals. Their most popular item being the ‘unlimited biriyani’. ...
The SLPMS Tailoring Unit: Creating Livelihoods for the marginalized in the midst of COVID-19
The SLPMS Tailoring Unit: Creating Livelihoods for the marginalized in the midst of COVID-19
Sri Lakshmi Pengal Munnetra Sangam (SLPMS) is a Community Based Organization (CBO) that began working with individuals from various vulnerable communities-such as sex workers, people living with HIV (PLHIV), Transgenders (TGs), Gay Men (MSM), etc. these communities did not have a forum for themselves, nor did they have access...
