The last three months have been a period of reflection and re-strategising on how best to continue offering our services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In these months we have noted that our beneficiaries are in need of our services and at an increased risk of HIV and GBV as highlighted in our
COVID GBV brief
.
We have partnered with different organisations and communities to share information on how best to address the pandemic through webinars, we continue to participate in different government led committees and sharing our experiences and lessons through media and social media engagements.
In this period, most of our beneficiaries livelihoods have been greatly affected increasing their vulnerability to COVID-19 infection and hunger. To mitigate this, LVCT Health staff initiated a food donation drive, which reached more than 800 vulnerable beneficiaries within informal settlements. Through our DREAMS project, we supported the County governments of Nairobi, Kiambu and Kisumu by donating face masks to be used by community health volunteers in reducing the spread of corona virus.
We have also received funds from some of our donors and well-wishers to support this drive aimed at supporting the vulnerable communities we work with. This is not only shielding them from hunger, but also assisting us in achieving our other programme outcomes.
As the world adjusts to the 'new normal' with the COVID-19 pandemic, Governments around the world are reviewing the tough measures set in place to contain the spread of the Corona virus. The Kenyan government has recently issued directives of easing the curfews and opening up some areas of the economy.
As a result, we have resumed our normal services extending our service hours back to normal and providing outreach services with this new reality that the disease is everywhere and invisible. We therefore have set safety measures to protect ourselves and others.
