IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY DUE TO COVID 19 Several key issues were highlighted by the participants. Loss of livelihood/employment along with difficulties in procuring necessities were reported as key difficulties by 21% and 17% of the participants, respectively. Inability to pay rent was also found to be a major difficulty reported by 20% of the population. Increase in stress, anxiety and fear were reported at 12%, and lack of access to health facilities was reported at 8%. An increase in domestic violence was reported at 5% and a lack of access to government facilities was reported at 3%. MOST ADVERSELY IMPACTED GROUPS (BY THE PANDEMIC) Men were reported to be most vulnerable at 35% by the participants. Women and children were reported to be a vulnerable group by our stakeholders at 15% and 14% respectively. Elderly and persons with disability were also reported at 6% and 8% respectively. CONCLUDING REMARKS Several participants expressed concerns over financial problems which have caused them to cut their spending to manage daily expenses. Some participants expressed concern over increase in rent by landlords. Several participants expressed losing their jobs due to the inability to go out and movement restrictions.

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