UVV carries out social support actions during the pandemic

This moment calls for the unity of all so that the crisis generated by the new coronavirus (Covid-19) – whether in health or the economy – has the least possible impact on society. And universities play a fundamental role in this condition, as they are where professionals are trained to understand the world and, with that, develop solutions in various fields of knowledge.

Thinking this way, with the purpose of uniting the academic community, the Universidade Vila Velha (UVV) launched the Conexão do Bem|UVV Program. According to the institution's professor Denise Endringer, it is especially in moments like this that these actions become fundamental for the lives of thousands of people.

"The program encompasses all the projects and actions that the University already carries out or that have been recently implemented, aimed at supporting the community as a whole, whether by offering what the Institution has best to offer – knowledge – or by more specific and emergency measures. Only together, connected, can we transform reality positively," says Denise.

UVV delivered four tons of food (in basic baskets) and personal hygiene materials to the project "O bem que contagia." Through this project, all donated materials reached various families in Greater Vitória, who need support to overcome this difficult moment caused by the pandemic. For more information about the project, visit the website http://www.obemquecontagia.com.br/ or Instagram @obemquecontagiaa.

Anyone can join this cause and be a multiplier of good. Donations can be made in the form of: food, hygiene materials, or also through the PicPay of the project O Bem que Contagia. Any amount can mean a lot to a family. To do this, just access @obemquecontagia directly in the PicPay app and, when making your donation, identify it as "Conexão do Bem – UVV."

In UVV's laboratories, more than two thousand 60ml bottles of hand sanitizer were produced, which will be distributed to public transport users in Greater Vitória. In addition, the action will disseminate information and guidance to the population about the importance of hand hygiene, aiming to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in public transport.

In support of the municipality of Vila Velha during the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, through a partnership with the State Health Secretary of Espírito Santo (SESA), 46 nursing students are voluntarily participating in the execution of the city's Serological Survey. This action aims to estimate the percentage of residents in ES with SARS-Cov-2, the percentage of asymptomatic or subclinical infections, the speed of infection spread, and establish the extent of the impact across various regions of ES.

Since April 8, UVV's Psychology Clinic has been providing online and free psychological support for the entire academic community and their families. The initiative aims to provide psychological support during the social isolation period of the pandemic. Appointments must be made by phone at the numbers below, during the indicated hours:

From 9 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 5 PM.

(27) 3421-2082 (Health area secretary).

(27) 3421-2230 (NOVA – Student Guidance and Appreciation Center).

UVV has in its DNA the promotion of knowledge exchange to transform people's lives and, with that, change the world. With this goal, the institution, through the UVV ON platforms, will launch a free online course focused on small and medium entrepreneurs and merchants, helping them reposition their businesses through specialized entrepreneurship mentoring provided by volunteer professors and students. The course will be offered from July 7 to 21, and those interested in participating can already register through the extension website (https://uvv.br/cursos-livres/).

To promote skill enhancement and knowledge generation, UVV offered, through UVV ON, ten fully online and free extension courses between April 10 and May 7. At that time, 5,000 spots were offered. Starting July 20, a second cycle of courses will be available to the community, with around 2,000 spots available. To register, just access https://uvv.br/cursos-livres/.

Through UVV ON, we have already offered more than 20 free webinars to the academic and external community, covering various topics, aiming to disseminate knowledge during the social isolation period.

In total, more than 2,800 people have already participated in the project. Subsequently, the content is also made available on the University’s YouTube channel. In the coming weeks, new webinars will be held in this project.

In early April, UVV launched the UVV GO project, which aims to promote the businesses of students and alumni of the institution, helping them gain more visibility within the academic community. So far, more than 50 companies have been registered.

All information about the business is made available on the University’s website and can be accessed via the link: https://uvv.br/uvv-go/.