CLEAN : Zimbabwe woman feeds own community who go hungry during virus pandemic

The video discusses the challenges faced by informal workers during the COVID-19 lockdown, highlighting their inability to work and earn a living. It explores coping mechanisms like barter trading to obtain essential goods. The impact of the pandemic on employment and food security is emphasized, along with the benefits of a support program that has helped alleviate some of these challenges.

What is one of the main challenges faced by informal workers during the lockdown?

• Increased job opportunities

• More leisure time

• Higher wages

• Inability to go to work

How did people manage to obtain food when they ran out of cash?

• By borrowing from friends

• By taking loans from banks

• By using credit cards

• By bartering goods

What items were commonly bartered for food essentials?

• Electronics

• Books

• Sneakers and jeans

• Furniture

What was a significant consequence of the lockdown for many people?

• Lack of income

• Abundance of food supplies

• More job offers

• Increased travel opportunities

What role did the support program play during the lockdown?

• It offered educational courses

• It organized social events

• It helped people survive by providing essentials

• It provided entertainment