COVID-19 News
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.
Mohamed Amersi signs urgent appeal for global coordination amongst G20 Leaders to address Covid-19
Mohamed Amersi had the pleasure of working with Gordon Brown to convene a global call to action. Over 165 global leaders from across 70 countries formed an urgent appeal for the G20 Leadership to globally cooperate and coordinate to address the global health and economic crisis from COVID-19.
Mohamed Amersi assists and advises the OxVent prototype ventilator collaboration
With the rapid spread of Covid-19 across the Globe, the UK Government called for support from non-health industries and universities to design and build ventilator supply to meet the forecast demand for 30,000 expected at the peak of the UK outbreak.
Other news
Mohamed Amersi invited to share opening remarks at Oxford University’s Map the System 2020 Global Final
On Wednesday June 17th, Mohamed Amersi joined the virtual global final of Map the System 2020, hosted by Peter Tufano, dean of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and Peter Drobac, Director of the Skoll Centre.
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.
Mohamed Amersi joins the Oxford Internet Institute Advisory Board
In February 2020, Mohamed Amersi was invited to join the Advisory Board of the Oxford Internet Institute.
An Interview with The Oxford Foundry
In February 2020, the Oxford Foundry invited Mohamed for an interview to share his learnings from his personal and professional journey so far.
Mohamed Amersi’s Interfaith work referenced in The House of Lords debate
On February 24th 2020, Mohamed Amersi was referenced in a speech by Lord Leigh of Hurley, as part of the debate on The Terrorist Offenders Bill, in response to the recent Terrorist Attacks.
Music without Borders, Cadogan Hall, London
On Thursday 16th January, The Amersi Foundation supported a concert, Music without Borders, along with The Trustees of Phoenix Creative Arts.
Biannual Gathering for The Insitute D’Etudes Politiques
On Friday December 9th 2019, The Amersi Foundation hosted a three-day event at the British Academy for The Insitute D’Etudes Politiques (IEP), a Liechtenstein-based Think Tank covering the progress and development of political science, economics, and sociology.
A collaboration with The Pears Foundation to co-fund the LSE Faith Centre’s Interfaith Experience for students
To improve participants’ understanding of the complexities of the Israel/Palestine conflict, particularly its religious dimensions which are often neglected in political scientific analysis.
The Opening of the Amersi Foundation Lecture Room, Brasenose College, Oxford University
Mohamed Amersi invites close friends and family to Brasenose College, Oxford University, to celebrate the unveiling and renaming of the newly refurbished Amersi Foundation Lecture Room