This year, there has been a laser focus on COVID-19. So when earlier this month the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the United Nation’s World Food Programme, people asked (as our students have been doing): What is the connection between food security and a global pandemic?
Read MoreMay is mental health awareness month, and for many of us these days, it’s rare that an hour goes by without someone sending us an article or a list of tips on how to address our anxiety, build our children’s resilience, or focus on wellness during this difficult time.
Read MorePrior to the COVID-19 pandemic, approximately one in six people in the Charlottesville/Albemarle region faced food insecurity, unable to consistently access and afford healthy food. Local leaders say the pandemic, which has led to a sharp increase in unemployment claims across the commonwealth and the country, is exacerbating existing problems, especially where systemic issues already existed.
Read MoreGiven current health recommendations based on the rise of COVID-19, people around the world are being careful to wash their hands, practice social distancing, and use personal protective equipment when it’s available. But for millions of people living in conflict and disaster contexts, taking measures like these can be next to impossible, and Professor Kirsten Gelsdorf emphasized how important it is to understand their situation.
Read MoreAre you trying to decide what steps to take about the coronavirus? Maybe you are in an area where there have not yet been any confirmed cases. You may feel confused about the risk, embarrassed about people saying you are under- or over-reacting, or sad that you have to cancel a vacation. Instead of feeling confused or nervous, take action and make some changes and a preparedness plan. Here are the three levels on which to think about why that is a good idea.
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