Priority Challenge 3 Projects
Whose crisis?
Project Title: Whose crisis? The global COVID-19 crisis from the perspective of communities in Africa
Geographical focus: Across sub-Saharan Africa
This project collates and shares perspectives and experiences on the COVID 19 pandemic from vulnerable communities. It provides a platform for the inclusion of diverse voices and underrepresented groups in responses to the pandemic. Project insights will be used to inform global health debates.
Project Lead: Dr Mia Perry
Project Website: Whose crisis?
Social and environmental impacts of COVID-19
Project Title: Social and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnamese provinces bordering China and Laos following border closure
Geographical Focus: Vietnam, China and Laos
The provinces in this study have high populations of ethnic minority groups who rely on cross border migration for their livelihoods. Border closures due to the COVID 19 pandemic have led to significant losses in employment forcing these communities to look for alternatives sources of income including natural resource exploitation. The research will demonstrate how the pandemic has affected the current relationship between local communities and the environment as well as present future scenarios and their impacts. Findings will help to inform COVID responses as well as social protection and environmental conservation policies.
Project Lead: Prof Fabrice Renaud
Project website: covidborderclosures
COVID-19 Response in Chocó, Colombia
Project Title: Responding to COVID-19 in Colombia
Georgraphic Focus: Colombia
This research aims to understand and address COVID related challenges facing communities in fragile contexts. Chocó is the poorest and most ethnically diverse region in Colombia and is also affected by armed conflict. The pandemic has not only exacerbated existing inequalities but has also highlighted the need to create responses tailored to the needs of more vulnerable communities. The project will develop culturally inclusive health messages to control the spread of the virus as well as deliver emergency assistance with local partners. The insights will help improve pandemic responses in situations chronic poverty, conflict and violence.
Project Lead: Prof Mo Hume
Project website: Glasgow Research Beacons