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Thu, May 14, 2020

Cosa Buena: A good thing for art and public health in Oaxaca

In Oaxaca, Mexico, Cosa Buena has taken its relationship with local artists to a new level in the coronavirus pandemic, collaborating with them to implement sustainable handwashing stations that serve as artistic sustenance as well as a public health measure.

Articles

English Individual and community resilience

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

It Takes a Village: Helping the Most Vulnerable in Crisis

In response to India’s literal and economic pandemic, a collective made up of community groups and non-profits rapidly stepped in to help, transforming from a small environmental effort to a massive citizen’s movement in just a matter of days.

Stories of resilience

English Individual and community resilience

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

In crisis, social connectedness builds more resilient communities

In Miami, Sedano’s Supermarket partnered with local restaurants to employ up to 400 furloughed employees impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blog

English Individual and community resilience

Thu, Apr 9, 2020

Fighting COVID-19 side by side with migrants

In a crisis where we are all explicitly told to “stay home” to help contain the spread of this virus, how do those who have been displaced from their homes comply?

Articles by Rebecca Scheurer

English Individual and community resilience

Thu, Apr 9, 2020

Building Virtual Communities: The Power of Technology to Connect People

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has become the connective tissue of our physically distant lives, from video call platforms to new tech ideas. Around the world and in our homes, we are turning to technological innovators to build resilience.

Articles

English Individual and community resilience

Wed, Apr 8, 2020

Refugee women: The most vulnerable and yet the most resilient in this pandemic

Refugee women will be disproportionately affected by COVID-19, living in densely populated conditions without government support. Yet, as this story shows, their resilience and sense of personal agency is inspiring others around the globe.

Articles by Priyali Sur, Vanessa Davaroukas

English Individual and community resilience

Wed, Mar 18, 2020

Closed Borders: Migrant Realities One Year into the COVID-19 Pandemic

Arsht-Rock and IFRC are working together to expand the reach and services of Humanitarian Service Points, which offer much-needed resources and information on COVID-19 prevention and hygiene kits to migrants and host communities.

News by Rebecca Scheurer, Owen Gow

English Individual and community resilience

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

We asked some of the boldest thinkers what the world will be like in 50 years. Here’s what their answers tell us about the future.

Kathy Baughman McLeod was asked what the world will be like in 50 years by Quartz. Here’s what her answers tell us about the future.

Articles by Kathy Baughman McLeod

English Individual and community resilience

Mon, Jul 1, 2019

Guide on How to Insure a Natural Asset

As part of Arsht-Rock’s mission to reach 1 Billion People with resilience solutions by 2030, we utilize this guide of insuring natural assets to reduce risk and vulnerabilities to communities on coasts, in cities and beyond.

Articles by Kathy Baughman McLeod

English Individual and community resilience

Mon, Apr 29, 2019

The Case for Getting Serious About Resilience

Arsht-Rock has a goal of enhancing the resilience of one billion people by 2030. It aims to achieve this goal by identifying, implementing, and scaling solutions to the urgent crises of climate change, migration, and security.

Blog by Ashish Kumar Sen

English Individual and community resilience