GGRF Programming in the Time of COVID-19

School closures continue in Ethiopia and the GGRF community is at home, observing social distancing. We have transitioned the GGRF program to provide the vital support families need at this time:

+ Increased Access to Hygiene Facilities and Materials: Increased provision of soap, access to safe hygiene facilities, and disbursement of sanitary pads. Local public health officers are present during the distribution of hygiene materials to provide awareness on how to protect oneself and one's community during this outbreak.

+ Free Lunches and Snacks: GGRF students will have access to our lunch program throughout the duration of school closures.

+ Savings Groups: The GGRF Savings Groups provide access to the groups' collective savings as well as grants and loans that are of critical importance at this time. All members will be able to access these resources at this time while observing best practices in social distancing.

+ Medical Subsidy: Students will continue to have access to a medical subsidy to cover any necessary medical costs during this time.

We will continue to monitor the situation in our program locations and adapt our programming to best meet the needs of the GGRF Staff, Athletic Scholars, and families. Thank you for your support in making these critical programs available to the GGRF community.