“We will directly support women and their families with for example cash assistance for food, medication and other necessities, provide COVID-19 awareness raising and testing, hygiene materials and handwashing facilities. We hope to see more donors show their support in different ways", says Carola Tembe, programme manager of H&M Foundation. H&M thinks the capacity of the health system is being put to the test and requires considerable external support,” the statement said. An integrated approach that is fundamental for building sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies”, said Cecilia Chatterjee-Martinsen, CEO of WaterAid Sweden. The initiative includes Save the Children whose efforts will target children of women garments workers affected by COVID-19 securing their child protection and education rights.

Source: bd News24 July 11, 2020 19:52 UTC