As a first step, they distributed dry rations in collaboration with civil society organizations in the area. Young committee members have been sent out to raise awareness about proper hygiene habits to prevent the spread of the virus. They are also assisting traffic police officers to control and manage the traffic when curfew is lifted temporarily.
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NPC continues to support communities affected by Covid-19 with financial aid from the Canadian Government through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), Misereor and the European Union (EU). Through these efforts 3,516 low income families, 5,620 persons including persons with disabilities and special needs residing in orphanages and old people’s homes and 440 families from marginalised community groups including persons with disabilities and members of female-headed households have been supported up to April 30, 2020. These distributions are valued at Rs. 11,668,411. |