COVID-19
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic impacts everyone. An inter-related crisis, we are witnessing the ripple effect across multiple dimensions: health, social, work, education, political and economic. This is a critical time to make a difference. The Amersi Foundation is playing an active supporting role across a breadth of initiatives to create a positive long-term impact for society in this difficult time.
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A discussion on Brexit, Foreign Affairs, and Covid-19
The Shia Ithna'ashari Community of Middlesex (SICM) in collaboration with The Salaam Centre, invited Mohamed Amersi to join a live virtual discussion covering a range of topics from Brexit to Covid-19 on the 30th October 2020.
The Amersi Foundation collaborates with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society to support those in need in Yemen.
This September, the Amersi Foundation collaborated with the Internava project, a non-political music organisation supporting Iranian musicians and composers, and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Society to support those in need in Yemen.
An urgent letter to address the global education emergency triggered by Covid-19
Together, a collective of over 100 internationally respected political, financial, figures have come together to write an urgent appeal to leadership across national and international borders.
Mohamed Amersi joins the Oxsed Board, to support the development of a rapid 45 minute swab self-test from The Oxford-Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research
In November 2018, the Oxford-Suzhou Centre for Advanced Research (OSCAR) opened in Suzhou Industrial Park in eastern China, one hour from Shanghai. OSCAR is the University of Oxford's first overseas centre for physical science and engineering research.
Mohamed Amersi in a wide-ranging discussion with Sir John Bell on Covid 19
Mohamed Amersi had the pleasure of engaging with Sir John Bell.Professor Sir John Bell is Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford, and responsible for the UK government’s antibody testing program.
Mohamed Amersi invited to judge the Oxford Foundry Covid-19 Rapid Solutions Builder
As a board member of the Oxford Foundry (OXFO), the entrepreneurship center at Oxford University, Mohamed was invited to join the judging panels for the Covid-19 Rapid Solutions Builder. Mohamed chaired the Healthcare Panel.
Navigating out of Lockdown: The 3 T’s; Tracing, Tracking & Testing
Mohamed Amersi was involved in discussions with Senior UK Government Officials on the technology required to navigate out of Lockdown. Drawing upon his extensive experience in the Telecommunications, Media, and Technology sector, Mohamed was able to offer Government insight into the challenges and opportunities within the TMT sector to navigate an careful and effective exit from Lockdown.
Mohamed Amersi invited to participate in a virtual discussion on the Healthcare Industry’s response to Covid-19, hosted by The Commonwealth Enterprise Investment Council
Mohamed Amersi was invited to participate in an online discussion hosted by The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), where he also serves as a board member. The discussion titled “The Healthcare Industry’s response to Covid-19: From PPE procurement to tech innovation.” was hosted by Lord Marland, CWEIC Chairman.
An invitation to share Mohamed’s reflections on “The Future of Humanity” with the Gayatri Pariwar global community
On 5th May 2020, Mohamed Amersi shared a meaningful speech with the Gayatri Pariwar community, a Hindu faith-based community with a following of over 100 million people globally. Mohamed’s speech, titled “The Future of Humanity” was live streamed, after a personal invitation from Dr. Chinmay Pandya.
The Amersi Foundation supports the development and production of a Covid Airway PPE screen
The Amersi Foundation is co-funding the development of a prototype “Aerosol Box” PPE screen. The prototype is an adaptation from that of Dr. Hsien Yung Lai in Taiwan, who posted his design online in March.
The Foundation supports One Million Meals
One MillionMeals.uk was launched as a response to Covid-19, with a clear mission: to feed one million nutritious meals & drinks to NHS doctors, nurses, paramedics and key workers at the frontline.
The Amersi Foundation supports Westminster volunteer “Give what you can, take what you want” scheme
The Amersi Foundation supported a local volunteer scheme in Westminster. The “Give what you can, take what you want” scheme supports both the elderly and the vulnerable in the Westminster community, by supplying meals and running critical errands for those who are shielding at home.
