Coronavirus and Poverty

Coronavirus and Poverty Resources

Press Releases

COVID-19: Where’s the global response from Washington?

The logic is simple enough: a global pandemic needs a global response. But so far, Washington has failed to deliver on its role in the world. First the Administration put a dangerous freeze on funding for the World Health Organization. Now the latest $3 trillion package passed by the House has zero international pandemic funding, and the Senate has put its next bill on hold.

Analysis & Commentary

What can you do? Speak up in the media.

Even in the middle of everything going on right now, we’ve heard from many of you asking, “What can I do?” If you’re ready for advocacy, here’s what we recommend: Write to the media.

Latest from the Hill

Keeping Americans Housed During COVID-19

Housing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is essential to ensuring the stop of the spread of the disease – and there are obvious challenges for people experiencing homelessness. In addition, disruptions in income due to social distancing protocol has gravely affected low-income renters. Keeping these Americans in their homes during this time is crucial for the health and wellbeing of their families and communities.

May 8, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty | Housing & Home Ownership

Analysis & Commentary

Looking ahead: What’s next for RESULTS

This pandemic is exposing just how far the world has to go toward protecting the rights and needs of everyone – and just what an important role advocates like you can play. For those of you with questions about our work in the context of this crisis, we wanted to share some of our plans, even as things continue to change.

March 25, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty

Analysis & Commentary

Talking about poverty and coronavirus

Messaging tips for advocates working to influence U.S. government policy on coronavirus and poverty.

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Webinar (U.S. and Global Poverty)

December 2020: COVID Relief Now and Planning for 2021

Guest Speakers: Dr. Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD, and LaShon Marshall, RESULTS Expert on Poverty

Join the webinar via Zoom on December 5 at 1:00 pm ET, or dial (669) 900-6833 or (929) 436-2866, meeting ID 994 444 828

December 2020 Webinar Recording

December National Webinar Slides (PDF)

December National Webinar Slides (PPT)

December 4, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty | Experts on Poverty

Training Webinar

DFW/RESULTS Nov. 2020 Webinar: COVID & Beyond

We are advocating for development assistance in a COVID relief bill because COVID is hurting women and girls. Click above for the webinar recording, slides, and action you can take now.

November 18, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty

Laser Talks (Global Poverty)

October 2020 Laser Talk: Urge Congress to Finally Pass COVID-19 Relief

Use this EPIC laser talk to call on senators and representatives to speak to leadership now for a global response to the global pandemic. EPIC is a concise format for getting our message across in speaking or writing.

Monthly Action Sheets (Global Poverty)

October 2020: Write LTE on a Congressional Response to COVID-19

October 2020: It is past time for Congress to have implemented a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The world needs help now. We must remind senators and representatives of the immediacy of the crisis. Use the October Global Action Sheet to write a letter to the editor. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. You can even send our most recent media compilation to your legislators, sounding the alarm of urgency. (PDF version) (Word version)

Webinar (U.S. and Global Poverty)

September 2020: Making the case for a COVID bill now

Guest Speakers: Kali Daugherty, David Bryden, and Rahab Mwaniki

Join the webinar via Zoom on September 12 at 1:00 pm ET, or dial (669) 900-6833 or (929) 436-2866, meeting ID 994 444 828

September 2020 Webinar Recording

September 20202 Webinar Slides (PDF)

September 2020 Webinar Slides (PPT)

September 11, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty | Experts on Poverty

Training Webinar

Media Training: Getting Published for Influence

Media influences Congress and the Administration. Let’s all work on getting published—Congress needs to feel more pressure to come together and make a deal that will serve Americans and our global partners.

If you are a bit stuck on how to get published, this training will help, whether it’s for the COVID emergency, or other issues. Here are the recording and PowerPoint slides (pdf version) from this Sept. 2 training webinar.

September 4, 2020 | Coronavirus and Poverty

Laser Talks (Global Poverty)

September 2020 Laser Talk: Ask Congress to Prioritize Global COVID-19 Response

Use this EPIC laser talk to call on senators and representatives to speak to leadership urgently and ensure a global response to the global pandemic in a COVID-19 supplemental spending bill. EPIC is a concise format for getting our message across in speaking or writing.

Monthly Action Sheets (Global Poverty)

September 2020: Write LTE on the COVID-19 Response

September 2020: Congress still has not implemented a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The world can’t wait any longer. We must remind senators and representatives that they need to get to work. Use the September Global Action Sheet to write a letter to the editor. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. (PDF version, Word version)

Training Webinar

DFW August Webinar: Congress Left DC. Time to Make Noise in the Media!

Congress left DC without passing a Covid-19 supplemental spending bill, leaving millions of people in danger. The DFW/RESULTS webinar prepares DFW advocates to take urgent action now in the media.

Monthly Action Sheets (Global Poverty)

August 2020: Contact Congress on COVID-19 Response

August 2020: We are down to the wire. Congress has yet to create a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Lives and progress are at risk. We must remind Senators and Representatives of our leadership role in the world on global health and development and call for action. Use the August Global Action Sheet to write your members of Congress. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. (PDF version, Word version)

Coronavirus and Poverty