OTHER IMPLICATIONS TO CONSIDER:
Reach out to your supporters- first ask how they are doing and how you can be in prayer as this is a great time to show how you care for them. Then communicate to them the latest on how you’re doing, whats doing on locally, in ministry and how you’re coping. It may help to be transparent that in light of the economics surrounding the Coronavirus, that some support may drop off for a bit, so if anyone can afford to donate more for the next month or two, that would make a big difference for your sustainability.
Figure out where your embassy is, how to get there, and make sure you are subscribed to email updates from them so that you can know the latest
Keep in contact with your family for what emergency plans would be- for parents or other family members if they contract the virus
There are many counseling options online available for you, now during this crisis, and in the future as well- from general counseling, to missions specific, or paid specialists
If you want to do some research in your time into some support raising tips, there’s a podcast for that!
If you want to, this website helps you to learn Xhosa!
Financial Aide Available for South Africans:
South Africa's big banks have announced individual measures to assist clients, with some offering three-month payment holidays on home loans, vehicle finance, personal loans, and credit cards. Check out the latest from your local South African banks on the initiatives to help in this time
From a delay in payment for provisional tax for the self employed, entrepreneurs and small business loans that are available and more to READ HERE
For your rent- new regulations pave the way for large property landlords and retailers to work together to come up with rent relief schemes, there is not yet any official announcement on rental holidays. But for now, individual tenants are advised to contact their landlords to agree on new terms.
Here’s a video on how to tire your dog out indoors while in lockdown
Create an emergency contact list- ensure your household has a current list of emergency contacts for family, friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, health care providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources
Coordinate with your family what to do if one of you becomes sick and make sure you have all information on hand to inform the medical professionals of your health history