In
Program and provide meals and rations bags to the most affected families. In
the ongoing COVID-19 related pandemic and the resulting economic activity lockdown
has placed an immense strain on local communities causing food insecurity and
increasing poverty. The grant to Akhuwat aims to extend their efforts in providing much
needed support to food relief programs in the country.
This grant is part of the
commitment, with
announced last week for organizations worldwide and another
longer-term needs of the small and micro businesses over the next five years.
'The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges on the communities in
mission-critical services Akhuwat is delivering.'
'We're grateful for the amazing work humanitarian assistance organizations are
providing to communities around the world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, 'said
offer these grants to support these organizations' mission-critical work during these
perilous times.'
The forthcoming 5-year
with a focus on fostering women's economic advancement, both of which will be critical
to long-term economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. This commitment
expands the
globally. Additional information on the Foundation's grant and investment strategy will
be shared in the coming months.
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COVID-19 relief: https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/newsroom/press-
releases.releaseId.17066.html
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communities can thrive. Through grantmaking and investing, the Foundation prioritizes the
resilience and growth of micro and small businesses that benefit women. The Foundation also
supports broader community needs and disaster response in times of crisis. The
Foundation is registered in the
https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/philanthropy/visa-foundation.html.
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