This virus is a big reminder of how vulnerable all of our lives are, and how our sense of security is mostly an illusion.
While all this is going on, I wonder about the most vulnerable communities. The rural communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America I’ve spent most of my life trying to be close to. Right now, physical proximity would be reckless, but I am thinking about them.
Most African and Latin American countries have reported small numbers of Coronavirus infections, mostly among people who’ve traveled between capital cities and economic hubs. The poorest communities are often rural, and their remote locations may be their best defense. Never have I been more thankful for the fact that it takes such a long and bumpy ride to get to these parts of Haiti, Tanzania, and beyond.
But if this virus makes its way to those parts, its effects will be awful. Many people have health problems and medical infrastructure is minimal.
I released a new, unplanned, episode of the Grassroots Podcast to talk about how Plant With Purpose is responding to the pandemic.
