PARAMOUNT GROUP provides food relief to Zambian communities in continued Pan-African covid-19 relief effort
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Johannesburg, South Africa – May 27, 2020 – Paramount Group, the global aerospace and technology company, continues its efforts to support South Africa and Sub Saharan African countries afflicted by the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, most recently through the provision of food relief to the Embassy of Zambia.
The donations have been slated for onward distribution from the Zambian Embassy to the Zambian community in-country, to those struggling and presently stranded in South Africa.
Tens of thousands of migrants have been displaced across the continent after states shut their borders in attempts to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
This dilemma has caused threats of widespread food shortages and lack of adequate shelter to worsen, with many presently unable to quarantine and subsequently, placed at risk of contracting the infectious disease.
Further, dislocations caused by border closures have impacted food security supply chains, today far more vulnerable due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations.
Eric Ichikowitz, Senior Vice President of Paramount Group stated, “The ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis are widespread yet the importance of food security remains and cannot be overstated.
We are privileged to play a critical supportive role during the lockdown in seeking to mitigate the further spread of the disease. Our company holds valued partnerships across the continent and it goes without question that we will assist our customers’ communities as best we can here in South Africa in times of need.
We will continue to support, to innovate, to stand in solidarity with our continent’s fellow capable public and private sector partners until the crisis abates”.
Zambia High Commissioner to South Africa, Major General Jackson Miti, states that the donated canned food items will help mitigate food insecurity among affected Zambians.
General Miti noted that the donations would cushion affected families during the lockdown period.
The High Commissioner has since thanked the organization for making the donation to the Zambian community, describing it as timely.
Paramount Group has maintained a steadfast commitment to support both those on the frontlines fighting the pandemic and their surrounding communities at risk of exposure.
The company notably has begun the production and deployment of one thousand facial masks for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), increasing manufacture week on week, and in the design and development of innovative ‘Intuboxes’ to provide greater personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical practitioners at major hospitals treating those infected with the disease.
About Paramount Group
Paramount Group is the African-based global aerospace and technology company. It is a leader in defence and security innovation and is a trusted partner to sovereign governments around the world, providing ground-breaking products, services and consultancy, including support for peacekeeping missions. Please visit www.paramountgroup.com
