Our Response to COVID-19
Dear ODW Supporters,
First and foremost, we at One Day’s Wages hope that you and your family are safe and healthy.
I know that many of us are feeling the strain and disruption that COVID-19 has had on our daily lives. I have been feeling particularly worn down by stress and anxiety this past week. The constant blast of news and the level of uncertainty that we are left with after reading every last article has me feeling unsettled and, to be honest, a little uncertain how to move forward.
But then last week an intern shared with me how motivated and encouraged she is to be a part of our movement at such a time as this. It is giving her the opportunity for a positive response to the pandemic. Her comments reminded me of a simple truth: Even in the midst of uncertainty and fear, each of us has agency to make a positive impact.
Which is why One Day’s Wages has launched an emergency relief fund to respond to the spread of COVID-19 within some of the most vulnerable communities around the world. While the strain from the pandemic is tangible for all of us, we’re coming alongside communities in vulnerable places such as refugee camps, remote villages, and densely populated urban areas where the spread of the virus could have severe impact.
Our invitation today, if you are able, is to come alongside our global neighbors. Together, let’s commit to ensuring that communities have access to clean water so that they may wash their hands and maintain other hygiene practices to prevent the spread of the virus. Let’s make quality healthcare accessible and ensure hospitals are equipped. Let’s make financial resources available so that families don’t have to worry about treating their loved ones. Let’s not forget our own capacity to make change for the common good.
You can learn more about our emergency relief fund here.
Lastly, as the communities in which we work are adapting to the spread of the virus, many of our partners are adjusting how they implement their projects supported by One Day’s Wages. Transparency remains one of our core values, and we are committed to being upfront with you about these changes. We are also committed to engaging our partners with integrity and grace as they respond to the crisis.
We are grateful for your ongoing support in this uncertain time. Together, we can work towards a more just and beautiful world.
With gratitude,
Margaret Anderson-Sandoval
Operations Director
More stories of impact
How do Identification Cards Empower People in Poverty?
According to the World Bank, roughly 1.7 billion people do not have access to a bank account, almost all of which live in the global south. The most underrepresented groups in the financial world are often women and under-educated individuals as well as the poorest...
How COVID-19 Impacts Other Diseases
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained many parts of people’s lives. One impact we’re highlighting this month is the number of people infected by preventable diseases. Infections such as measles, pneumonia, polio, and the flu can be fatal, but are easily preventable...
Why is Half of the Global Refugee Population Children?
According to the United Nations (UN), there are currently 26 million refugees worldwide. These individuals have to leave their home countries in the face of unimaginable war, political violence, and persecution. Within this growing group of refugees, nearly half, 13...
5 Free Ways To Support Nonprofits
Nonprofits not only run off of donations, we work better when everyone can contribute to the cause. Here are five ways that you can give without having to spend a dime. 1. SPREAD THE WORD The simplest way to support us is to amplify our cause! This could be...
Grassroots Change for Climate Action
Why Grassroots Change Matters Climate change can be a daunting problem to think about. After all, it is a global issue. The good news, however, is that there are numerous people who have been at the forefront of change in their communities for a long time. One such...
COVID-19, Climate Change and The Vulnerable
With COVID-19 spreading rapidly across the world, areas with high poverty rates, such as Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, are extremely vulnerable because many living in these regions have already been negatively impacted by effects from climate...
One Day's Wages is a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty
©2022 One Day's Wages is a registered 501(c)(3) organization | Tax ID #26-2566653 | Privacy policy | Terms of use
P.O. BOX 17575 Seattle, WA 98127 | Contact us