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Dear Friend,

Befrienders Worldwide and our members around the world are fully aware and touched by the extreme challenges we are facing with the Covid-19 virus. We know how difficult it is to experience sudden restrictions on our lives, including the impact on our family and on our relationships, the impact on our working lives, and the sense of loss that we feel when we are physically isolated.

In this situation, it is more important than ever for all of us to feel socially connected and emotionally supported. Therefore, we should reach out to friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues, using all of the technology tools available; ‘phone, Skype, internet chat, text, WhatsApp and email. At the same time, we can be more observant and sensitive to voices that reach out to us for help.

The Befrienders Worldwide member centres and volunteers continue to provide confidential, emotional support no matter the cause of suffering. Please do not hesitate to contact your local Befrienders Worldwide help service by searching for a helpline in your country using the search bar at the top right of this page.

Our members will always respond to your contacts even though, in some cases, it may take a little longer than normal, due to the impact of the current situation.

Our members and volunteers around the world provide

confidential support to people in emotional crisis or distress,

or those close to them.

Latest News!  

Befrienders Worldwide May 2020 Newsletter- Click Here 

  Befrienders Worldwide February 2020 Newsletter - Click Here 

    Befrienders Worldwide November 2019 Newsletter - Click Here

Please find a link to an article written by Professor Brian L Mishara Ph.D (University du Quebec, Montreal, Canada) on "Talking to children about death" At the end of the article there are some links to sites which may be helpful to parents and teachers who are trying to help grieving children - Click Here

Please find a link below to the E-Book My CARE (Confinement Attitude & Resilience E-Book) which has been produced by our BW member Sourire De Reda, Casablanca Branch, Morocco

BW hopes that as many youngsters as possible follow the recommendations that are offered in the E-Book- Click Here

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