EWMI is closely following developments related to the current outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID – 19) and monitoring guidelines provided by relevant international, national and local public health authorities. During this difficult time, EWMI’s top priority is the wellbeing of our staff, implementing partners, grantees, and the communities we serve. We are making every effort to keep everyone safe and healthy and have asked our global offices to comply with all local and national laws, declarations and efforts to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Although we have adjusted our operations to ensure the safety of the EWMI community, we remain committed to our mission and will continue to work strengthen democratic societies around the world.