By Abby Robinson | Chief Development & Engagement Officer (Alumnae)
Hello-
On behalf of Atlas Corps, we send you our best through these challenging times. Even though we may be physically distant, we appreciate the inspiration we gain from bring socially connected through our e-communication. We also appreciated your continued support of our community!
On that note, we want to share with you the story of an inspiration within our community: Alumna Gargi (Class 1, India).
Currently, Gargi works with UNICEF to ensure the safety of children in Bihar state, India. During the pandemic, she has continued to work with the Police Department and other first responders to ensure that children have safe living conditions during the lockdown. Gargi has also launched a personal project to raise funds and advocate for populations who have been further marginalized by COVID-19 such as migrants laborers.
Gargi shares her personal insights on the pandemic:
"We all have a role to play during the current pandemic. I would like to share here that even in my personal capacity, I have been able to reach out to about 150 migrants while working from home in Kolkata. We were able to make dry ration packets and I was able to generate funds through my personal contacts and friends. During these challenging times, it is important that we all find solace in our communities and look for ways that we can help to support each other. Nobody expected that this year would go the way it has, but if we all work together, we can alleviate some of the damage of COVID-19. Whether it be starting a fundraising campaign, donating to an organization, or providing masks and other personal protective equipment, we all have a role that we can play."
Read more about Gargi and her efforts in this recent blog post. Gargi, you are an inspiration for everything that you do! We wish you the best with this inspiring work!
Also, thank YOU for supporting Gargi and our community of 775+ social change leaders from 96 countries. Together, we can inspire a positive impact in our world!
Be well-
Abby
P.S. We invite you to read more in our #believeinsuperheroes series.
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