Impact of Lockdown Policy on Small Charities and Vulnerable Communities

Lockdown policies exacerbated the gap between the most struggling communities and the more privileged, as it failed to address the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals. Small charities on the front line witnessed the devastating effects of lockdown on those living in high-rise flats with limited resources for homeschooling and isolation. The perception of lockdown as a pleasant period for middle-class individuals contrasted sharply with the disastrous reality faced by ordinary and struggling people.