Funds raised to support and protect nurses
The campaign aims to support nurses as women make up 70% of the health and social sectors directly exposed to fighting the virus.
A crowdfunding campaign to support South African nurses working on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic has been launched.
The campaign aims to support nurses as women make up 70% of the health and social sectors directly exposed to fighting the virus.
It’s with this in mind that 1st for Women Insurance and donations-based crowdfunding platform BackaBuddy have teamed up with Gift of the Givers and Vula Mobile to create a dedicated online crowdfunding campaign for those who do so much for so many.
According to Robyn Farrell, CEO of 1st for Women Insurance, psychosocial support and provision of protective gear are at the top of the list of things that nurses need most in the country.
The For the Nurses campaign on BackaBuddy was launched and was kicked off with a R500 000 donation.
Over R519 707.58 has been raised so far towards a fundraising target of R1-million.
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“The funds raised will be distributed evenly between the non-profit organisation, The Gift of the Givers, and trusted medical referral network, Vula Mobile, to provide our nurses with the support they need.
“The Gift of the Givers will ensure that nurses across the country have the necessary protective gear to safeguard themselves against the coronavirus.
“Vula Mobile, through their e-referral app and online system, will provide nurses, particularly those in rural areas, with psychosocial support,” Farrell said.
“With so many initiatives geared towards much-needed practical support, it is inspiring to see a project also geared towards cushioning the psychological impact of the coronavirus. We hope the public will continue to support our healthcare providers during this unprecedented time,” said BackaBuddy COO, Catherine Du Plooy.
If you would like to assist the campaign or make a donation, go to www.backabuddy.co.za/for-the-nurses
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