As the world grapples to cope and respond to COVID-19, effect:hope is adapting existing networks and resources to continue protecting vulnerable communities. In this piece, guest blogger Amy Davis from the Canadian Network of Neglected Tropical Diseases highlights our program in Liberia and discusses how organizations focused on neglected tropical diseases are uniquely primed to quickly pivot to address COVID-19 challenges.
More than 1 billion people today are affected by neglected tropical diseases. But what exactly are these diseases and how can you help? Find out more through this article.