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    Emergency food aid

    Due to the economic impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the poorest families in our project areas are struggling to meet their basic food…

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    Safeguarding mothers and babies

    It is a worrying time for expectant mothers everywhere. Our local partners are working hard to ensure that women can still access potentially…

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    Safe hands save lives

    Handwashing is one of the most effective actions to reduce the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the Coronavirus and we have increased…

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    Keeping afloat in challenging times

    IMPACT's Jibon Tari  floating hospital in Bangladesh has temporarily suspended some non-essential services due to the Coronavirus but it remains a beacon of…

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    Eye surgery in Sri-Lanka

    We are so grateful for the long-standing support of Rayner Intraocular lenses. Thanks to their generous donation of lenses for use in cataract…

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    People power!

    PEOPLE POWER Thanks to our generous UK donors, IMPACT’s frontline medics are being provided with medical equipment, protective clothing and basic medicines to…

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    A statement from the Chief Executive Judi Stagg on the impact of the Covid-19 virus on our global organisation.

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    Tasty Team makes an IMPACT!

    Our UK programme, The Tasty Team, aims to prevent a range of potentially disabling diseases and serious conditions, by providing cooking sessions, budgeting help and general nutritional advice to improve the health and well being of children and families in Mid Sussex.

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Today is World #MenstrualHygieneDay When a girl misses school because of her period, she falls behind her male classmates by a cumulative 145 days over the course of her education. IMPACT projects in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Kenya are challenging taboos; building school toilets; teaching menstrual hygiene in the classroom; and distributing sanitary and recyclable protection to help girls stay learning the whole month through 👍#menstruationmatters #MHDay2020 ... See MoreSee Less

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In memory of Yahya Al Sawafy, Chair of IMPACT Zanzibar, who has died after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Yahya was in his early 60s and was a much loved and respected member of the IMPACT family. He was at the forefront of co-ordinating IMPACT's response to the Coronavirus in Zanzibar, having the foresight to put in place plans to protect healthworkers, feed hungry families and care for the seriously ill - well before there were any confirmed cases on the islands. His leadership and wise counsel will be greatly missed in Zanzibar and beyond. ... See MoreSee Less

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A challenging 24hrs for IMPACT’s floating hospital as #CycloneAmphan made landfall in #Bangladesh. After a night of ferocious winds and rain, riverwater has risen 10ft.Thanks to early storm warnings there was time to batten down the hatches, apply extra anchors and secure the hospital’s ambulance. Everyone on board is safe and well 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

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#MenstrualHygieneDay IMPACT projects in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Kenya are challenging taboos; building school toilets; teaching menstrual hygiene; & distributing sanitary & recyclable protection to help girls stay learning the whole month through #MHDay2020

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RIP Yahya Al Sawafy, Chair of IMPACT Zanzibar, who has died after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Yahya was at the forefront of co-ordinating IMPACT's crisis response in Zanzibar. His leadership & wise counsel will be greatly missed https://www.facebook.com/IMPACTFoundationUK/photos/a.294349250585030/3262508967102362/?type=3&theater

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#MenstrualHygieneDay IMPACT projects in India, Ban #MenstrualHygieneDay IMPACT projects in India, Bangladesh, Nepal & Kenya are challenging taboos; building school toilets; teaching menstrual hygiene; & distributing sanitary & recyclable protection to help girls stay learning the whole month through #mhday2020
In memory of Yahya Al Sawafy, Chair of IMPACT Zanz In memory of Yahya Al Sawafy, Chair of IMPACT Zanzibar, who has died after testing positive for the Coronavirus. Yahya was in his early 60s and was a much loved and respected member of the IMPACT family. He was at the forefront of co-ordinating IMPACT's response to the Coronavirus in Zanzibar, having the foresight to put in place plans to protect healthworkers, feed hungry families and care for the seriously ill - well before there were any confirmed cases on the islands. His leadership and wise counsel will be greatly missed in Zanzibar and beyond.
‪A challenging 24hrs for IMPACT’s floating hos ‪A challenging 24hrs for IMPACT’s floating hospital as #CycloneAmphan made landfall in #Bangladesh. After a night of high winds and rain, riverwater has risen 10ft. Thanks to early storm warnings there was time to batten down the hatches & everyone on board is safe and well 🙏‬
Nice work IMPACT Nepal! PPE, medical supplies and Nice work IMPACT Nepal! PPE, medical supplies and emergency food aid getting right to where it's needed most. Thanks to everyone who is supporting us right now... facebook.com/IMPACTFoundati…
A busy week for IMPACTs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, I A busy week for IMPACTs in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zanzibar - equipping healthworkers with protective clothing and life-saving supplies; taking action to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus; as well as feeding hungry people and keeping the most vital medical services going. Here in the UK, IMPACT Tasty Team volunteers have teamed up with our local foodbank to support vulnerable families. Please help us do more: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1001682&utm_source=extbtn&utm_campaign=donatebtn
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! IMPACT’s Nursing Happy #InternationalNursesDay! IMPACT’s Nursing School in Bangladesh has temporarily suspended teaching but will reopen as soon as safely possible – the Coronavirus crisis has highlighted one thing for sure, that the world needs more nurses 🙏💙 #ThankYouNurses #IND2020
IMPACTs in Africa and Asia are providing a safety IMPACTs in Africa and Asia are providing a safety net for some of the world’s poorest people, who are more vulnerable than ever due to the Coronavirus https://impact.org.uk/coronavirus/
Happy #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife! From Banglade Happy #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife! From Bangladesh through to Zanzibar, IMPACT-supported midwives and Traditional Birth Attendants, accompany women and their babies safely through pregnancy, birth & beyond. Meet some of the male midwives at Kivulini Maternity hospital – our local partner in Tanzania providing fistula treatment & maternity care in Tanzania http://maternityafrica.org/ #IDM2020 #Midwives2020 #midwives
#Coronavirus IMPACTs in Africa & Asia are preparin #Coronavirus IMPACTs in Africa & Asia are preparing hospitals & clinics to act as treatment & isolation wards; educating communities on hygiene measures/#SocialDistancing; providing frontline medics with PPE & medical supplies; & feeding hungry people. facebook.com/IMPACTFoundati…
Our longstanding supporter Emma is an NHS midwife Our longstanding supporter Emma is an NHS midwife 💙…Here in an interview with Instagram's @theNewNormalNow she describes the impact that coronavirus has had on her day to day: “The women that are coming in...they're really worried for the health of their babies mainly” . "But you can't prepare them for when they actually come in, you can see on their faces the shock and the kind of realisation, the seriousness of it, you know” . “As soon as that lady leaves the delivery suite, her husband says goodbye and that's it. They don't know when they're gonna meet again” . “I mean, it could be the next day if breastfeeding goes really well. It could be five days if suddenly we find an infection and the baby's got to go on antibiotics. It's a very unknown thing for the father to have to leave and not to be able to support his wife and not to have that bonding time with his baby. It's really sad and stressful. It's not easy for anyone to say goodbye at that stage. It's the time where you're supposed to be celebrating the arrival of your new baby. And its the saddest thing ever” . “Then to have to sit there and comfort the mum when you've got a face mask, hat, gown and gloves on. I'm trying to reassure her when she can't even see the whole of my face and you can't even have that nice skin to skin contact when you are holding her hands” . “After a twelve and a half hour shift I find it difficult coming home and talking to my husband about anything. I normally just sit on the sofa and watch a film and go to bed. But now you're going home, there's nothing left. Because it is just so emotional” . “We are still midwives at the end of the day and we still love our jobs. We still want to be there for you, we still want to support you. We're gonna be a team with you through this childbirth process. Please be reassured, we are smiling underneath our masks” . “And remember the end goal of this is you're gonna walk away with a lovely little bubba in your arms and this will be just a memory. You'll be at home feeding your baby, thinking, what was all the fuss about?” . #nhs #health #nhsheroes #midwife #frontline #keyworker #covid19 #stayhome #documentary #interview #reportage #social
The #TwoPointSixChallenge launches on 26th April t The #TwoPointSixChallenge launches on 26th April to help UK charities in these challenging times. Want to support IMPACT? Easy! 🧠Dream up a challenge involving the numbers 2.6 or 26 (26 sit-ups? 26 minute dance? 26 person virtual Zoom party...) 😍 Make a donation, or set up a fundraising page to involve your friends and family. You can find IMPACT on Virgin Money https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/ 🌏Share and nominate others to join in too! #SaveUKCharities #HomeHeroes
IMPACT Pakistan has set up an emergency kitchen to IMPACT Pakistan has set up an emergency kitchen to feed hungry families in Islamabad. 70 food parcels distributed tonight. As everywhere, the poorest people are already struggling to meet their basic food needs during the coronavirus lockdowns #StaySafeStayAtHome 💙
#WorldHealthDay2020 #ThanksHealthHeroes IMPACT hea #WorldHealthDay2020 #ThanksHealthHeroes IMPACT healthworkers, like Dr Kabir in #Bangladesh, are working around the clock, not only to prepare their communities for #coronavirus but to keep the most essential medical services available for the poorest people #StayHomeStaySafe
IMPACTs everywhere are gearing up to support effor IMPACTs everywhere are gearing up to support efforts against #coronavirus. Today the Kenya @impactEAfrica medical team is attending special COVID-19 training at Mwingi Hospital #StayHomeStaySafe #ActionTodayToPreventDisabilityTomorrow
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We wanted to reassure you that IMPACT partners aro We wanted to reassure you that IMPACT partners around the world are taking every possible precaution to ensure the safety of people accessing our hospitals, clinics & community health programmes. TY for all your messages of support. Our full statement - impact.org.uk/coronavirus/
💦✋🤚💦 Can soap really kill a virus? (YES 💦✋🤚💦 Can soap really kill a virus? (YES!) Here's a simple home experiment to show children the importance of handwashing #ActionTodayToPreventDisabilityTomorrow 💦✋🤚💦
IMPACT Nepal Fieldworker Sarita dispenses vitamin IMPACT Nepal Fieldworker Sarita dispenses vitamin A supplements to children at risk from malnutrition. DYK Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children? It also increases the risk of severe illness and death from common childhood infections. IMPACT’s longer-term solutions include supporting families to grow their own vegetables and promoting wider understanding of the link between diet and health #ActionTodayToPreventDisabilityTomorrow
#WorldHearingDay2020 IMPACTs in Bangladesh, Kenya, #WorldHearingDay2020 IMPACTs in Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal and Zanzibar held special health screenings, surgery camps and events to raise awareness on how to prevent hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care ❤️👂🌏#DontLetHearingLossLimitYou #LoveYourEars
The @impactEAfrica team in Kenya spent this #World The @impactEAfrica team in Kenya spent this #WorldHearingDay2020 at Kwanzili School, screening pupil’s ears and sensitising the wider community in ear and hearing care 👏#ActionTodayToPreventDisabilityTomorrow •Don’t let hearing loss limit you •
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