April 13, 2020, Monday The secret of crisis management is not good vs. evil; it’s preventing the bad from getting worse. – Andy Gilman An unfamiliar landscape, a limited social network, and new cultures and languages will almost always take its toll on the ordinary person. This, however, is a daily reality for the many of…
April 12, 2020, Saturday You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before. – Rahn Emanuel In Kuwait, the Ministry of Health announced 80 new COVID-19 cases with no additional recoveries. This brings to a total…
April 11, 2020, Saturday When it comes right down to it, the only way to face a crisis that makes any sense at all – is together. And the single direction to face – is up. – Phil Callaway In Kuwait, the Ministry of Health announced 161 new COVID-19 cases with 38 additional recoveries. This…
April 10, 2020, Friday We live in an interconnected world, in an interrelated time, and we need holistic solutions. Naomi Klein The importance of having a robust healthcare system has never been more relevant during this pandemic. Although the Government of Kuwait is continuously expanding its capabilities regarding healthcare, it is also important to note…
April 9, 2020, Thursday We discover our greatness when we find ourselves in a situation more significant than we are, and we manage to grow and become bigger than the situation. – Luigina Sgarro As the world goes through a pandemic and every citizen in the country is abiding by the quarantine guidelines and staying…
April 8, 2020, Wednesday Times of crisis, of disruption or constructive change, is not only predictable but also desirable. They mean growth. Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most. – Fyodor Dostoevsky With the continued rise of COVID-19 infections across the globe, governments worldwide are encountering challenges with containing…
April 7, 2020, Tuesday “You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” – Jim Stovall Arguably, every country in the world faces its challenges in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. However, this…
April 6, 2020 Monday A time of crisis is not just a time of anxiety and worry. It gives a chance, an opportunity, to choose well or to choose poorly. – Desmond Tutu All of us reserve the right to practice our religious freedoms and duties, most especially during these troubled times when we need…
As much as we want to keep ourselves safe, we can’t protect ourselves from everything. If we’re going to embrace life, we also have to embrace chaos. – Susan Elizabeth Phillips April 5, 2020, Sunday There has been a significant upward trend in the rise of COVID-19 infections all over Kuwait, and as such, the…
April 4, 2020, Saturday Crises are often resolved only through a new identity and new purpose, whether it’s that of a nation or a single human being. – Rebecca Solnit As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, health and security measures are being more strictly observed and have since then become a daily norm in…
