From lizzo's live-stream meditation sessions and LilNasX donations, to LVMH's hand sanitiser contributions and grassroots initiatives to help elderly LGBTQ+ people — a wave of kindness is rising in the midst of the global health crisis.
People play the clarinet from their balcony in Valenicia.On a smaller, more local scale, solidarity in the face of a crisis is the texts from friends you haven’t spoken to in a while asking how you are, calls to elderly relatives to check up on their wellbeing, the sharing of hand sanitiser, the offer to walk someone’s dog for them, the “good news” WhatsApp groups people are creating.
The charity has seen a surge in referrals and sign-ups recently due to people sharing information about the service online. Some of their clients who are unable to leave their homes are no longer being visited by carers and only have days’ worth of food in the house. “We had our first client die of coronavirus this week, which is heartbreaking. It’s an incredibly difficult time,” Herring says. “Now, more than ever, telefriending is a lifeline.
Worldwide, social media is being harnessed to create a sense of solidarity and support as well as to educate and raise awareness. On Instagram, celebrities are helping us get through these difficult times:
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