WATCH: Highland Hello reaches out to the isolated during coronavirus crisis
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A MULTILINGUAL project aiming to keep people living in the Highlands connected during the coronavirus crisis has issued a challenge that aims to spread its reach.
Highland Hello encourages people to recognise that simple gestures can help people in all walks of life feel supported during a challenging period when social distancing and shielding has kept people apart and left some feeling isolated.
With a view to connecting with those who may be feeling isolated and anxious,the project is asking people to make a small gesture of connection by saying a simple 'Hello!' to others.
An online Highland Hello film challenge has been launched on Twitter and Facebook which invites people to upload short films of themselves saying hello and passing on a wellbeing tip that has helped them during lockdown.
The films that have been received to date have been collated and will be shown to people who have less access to the outside world such as those in care homes.
Information and Hello postcards in a range of languages will also be sent to Highland organisations in the form of an online package to encourage them and the people they engage with to get involved. Hello Postcard packages will be sent to Highland Senior Citizen Network service users.
The project was developed by a small group of people living in area and is supported by the Highland Third Sector Interface, HiMRA: Highland Migrant and Refugee Advocacy, Fèis Rois, Highland Senior Citizens Network and national organisation the Scottish Recovery Network.
Find out more about getting involved at: https://himra.org/hello-campaign-2020
