As France entered its first COVID-19 lockdown on March 15, 2020, Fathima Ait, a kindergarten assistant in Lyon, noticed a group often overlooked in the chaos: homeless individuals stranded without support. Balancing her childcare duties, she began preparing and distributing meals to those living on the streets, embodying grassroots resilience during the pandemic.
\"Seeing people hungry and alone broke my heart,\" Ait shared. \"I thought, if I can cook for my family, why not share this warmth with others?\" Her initiative, though small in scale, became a symbol of community-driven hope in a year marked by isolation.
Stories like Ait’s, collected in CGTN Global Stringer’s \"My 2020 Moments\" series, highlight ordinary acts of courage worldwide. From healthcare workers to volunteers, 2020’s challenges showcased humanity’s ability to unite despite unprecedented adversity.
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