Acts of Kindness and compassion in the Community
Amid concerns of rising neighbourhood tensions in frustrating circumstances, however, acts of kindness and solidarity are burgeoning.
The community is also implementing an initiative to help each other.
Calling for volunteerism, its residential management company started pulling together a list of volunteers that can be called upon to carry out tasks.
Helping our with tasks such as administering wellness checks for seniors and people with disabilities, food/water delivery and pet assistance.
As the outbreak reaches 179,843 confirmed cases and 7,176 deaths in 152 countries and territories, affected countries have seen the sense of togetherness.
By lifting people spirits whether singing a song together outside windows, getting groceries for the elderly or calling a friend to alleviate anxiety and fear.
Compassion serving the community around the Globe.
With measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 increasing globally, it can seem as though our lives are changing hourly.
Those living in poverty will be among the most severely impacted by this pandemic.
The good news is that local church partners and community members are continuing to serve children in innovative ways.
Here are just a few examples of the many ways they are caring for children and reminding them of love, hope and support is there.
From sewing face masks and making handwashing basins, to grocery deliveries approved by the president.
Here are five stories of how Compassion from staff and the community across the globe have continued to care for children in their communities.
“All of us face a common threat – the corona-virus – COVID 19… Together, we can still change the course of this pandemic.
6 Simple Ways to care for each other During the Pandemic
#1) Look after yourself, to look after us all – flatten the curve!
Use simple social distancing tactics like replacing hugs and handshakes with alternatives.
Do our best to stop the spread, we can flatten the curve!
#2) Check in on elderly neighbors
Although necessary, social isolation can be lonely.
Text, phone call, email or, if needed, in person (taking the proper safety measures), especially if they live alone.
#3) Reach out to people in self isolation
Send them funny memes or GIFs to cheer them up. Call them. Video chat them. Don’t forget about them.
Make sure they feel less alone and have social support. Offer them help.
Some communities have started to use these cards to help neighbours who are in self-isolation.
#4) Combat misinformation online.
Unfortunately, misinformation on COVID-19 is floating around online.
If you see it, report it to your platform and let anyone posting/sharing it know.
Take into consideration that their source might not be accurate and are just sharing from their news feed as well.
It is easy to be discreet if need be by via private message or commenting on the post if it doesn’t offend or just message them to save embarrassment.
Get your information from trusted sources like:
#5) Fundraise for people financially impacted by quarantine measures
Fundraising platforms like Raisely you can set up a peer to peer of whatever you wish or might want to just find a fundraiser to donate and support.
Here are some fundraising platforms and sites to visit.
https://www.raisely.com/countries/australia
https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/
https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-public/helping-charity/crowdfunding-charities-and-public
https://www.frontliners.com.au/
#6) Share positive news and acts of kindness with your community
There are so many examples out there of people helping one another. Sharing stories about how they are helping those in need.
We need to help out and talk about these good Samaritans.
Together we can prevent getting caught in a bad news hopelessness spiral.
Spread the word about how you’re making a difference
Empathy and Compassion in Helping Others
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our own anxieties. It is important to practice empathy during this time, not only for others but for yourself as well.
There are many benefits to practicing empathy. Empathizing with others can help you feel less lonely and more connected.
It also increases the likelihood that people will reach out and help others when they need it.
In addition to boosting social connectedness and increasing helping behaviours, empathizing with others also improves your ability to regulate your emotions during times of stress.
Feeling empathy allows you to better manage the anxiety you are experiencing without feeling overwhelmed.
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