Our COVID-19 Response

Members, we are in this together

It is no small task to balance your personal concerns, your professional duties, and to keep going for the sake of those we all serve, as part of our missions. We hope that your loved ones
and colleagues are safe and healthy because that’s the most important.

As we, together, learn to navigate the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reassuring that we can reach out to each other for help, ideas, and support. In some
ways, that’s what SEEP has always been about, and now should be no different.

Putting people first

  • As we simultaneously respond to evolving needs and stand by our commitment to support strategies serving vulnerable communities and people hit hardest by
    this and other crises, the SEEP team is here for you. We will continue to gather new guidance and
    resources
    from the field to keep you up to date with best practices. Please feel free to contact us for support.
  • The SEEP Member
    Page
     and Member Directory are one-stop-shops to connect with fellow members,
    especially if you’re looking to find others in-country and field offices to create support networks for your colleagues. We understand that building human networks is still and most
    important. Make use of these resources and if you need a login to the Member Directory, please reach
    out
    .

SEEP members are nimble and persistent

SEEP members are on the frontlines of the pandemic, creating and implementing innovative solutions in the field. Find out how below how they are pivoting to continue serving vulnerable
populations and sustaining resilient markets.

If your organization is a SEEP Member and you have a COVID-19 resource you’d like SEEP to highlight, please click
here
.

New guidance

We’ve compiled COVID-19 resources from across SEEP’s five thematic areas: Agriculture and Food Security, Resilient Markets, Responsible Finance, Savings Groups, and Women’s
Economic Empowerment. 

Agriculture & Food Security

  • IDEAL has announced a Food Security and COVID-19 Learning Series, which includes publications, meetings,
    and webinars. 
  • IFAD and the FAO are providing continuous updates and news on COVID-19 and its
    impact on food and agriculture.

Resilient Markets

Responsible Finance

  • ADA has published a toolkit on business continuity for
    MFIs.
  • FinDev Gateway has created a resource hub, including a data tracker, weekly updates, and frequent blogs for the financial inclusion and microfinance community.

Savings Groups

  • SEEP has published a set of recommendations on how to support Savings Groups
    and their members during this crisis.

Women’s Economic Empowerment

Last Updated: December 15, 2020

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