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COVID-19 lockdowns across the world have forced millions of people to stay at home. And coping with the isolation is proving tough for many.
But a group of Microsoft workers in Hong Kong has turned this challenge into an opportunity to do good – by making face masks for the needy.
As members of their office’s Serving the Community Club, they were practiced at helping out on charitable projects, like preparing and delivering meals to elderly citizens across the territory. But when Hong Kong went into lockdown and travel was restricted in February, they had to change tack.
“We came up with a plan to produce masks for people in need,” explains group member Meg Fung. “At the time, it was really difficult to buy masks in the markets. They were expensive and often were just not available. So we initiated this activity in mid-February, and 29 of our colleagues raised their hands to help.”
They formed a “D-I-Y Masks Team” made up of two groups of volunteers: One to make the masks – either by hand stitching or using sewing machines – and the other to deliver the materials needed door-to-door.
The full article is published at Microsoft Asia News Center.
