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Our greatest success
achieved through this
project was the fact
that we were able
to make the health
care workers and the
elders happy...
T
he COVID-19 pandemic has
upended the lives of so many
people, but those living and
working in long-term care facilities
have been especially impacted. Marwa
Khanafer saw just how difficult the
working conditions and was determined
to put together a volunteer initiative to
support frontline workers. Her project
provided them with meals, desserts, and
encouragement cards. She also wanted
to lighten the atmosphere by providing
music.
"Our greatest success achieved through
this project was the fact that we were
able to make the health care workers
and the elders happy," Marwa shares.
"Even if it was only for one or two hours,
seeing them sing and dance with us was
the most important element because we
were able to make them forget about
this disease for a few moments."
Providing
Care to
Caregivers
Marwa Khanafer
A video showing the
activity organized
by Marwa to support
frontline staff during
the pandemic!
A special thank you to Justice Femme
for sharing the #RisingYouth grant
opportunity with Marwa to make this
project possible.
