COVID19 has left a profound mark on London. Many of us have experienced loss, and it’s vital we’re given the time, space, and services we need to heal. But the pandemic’s effects are not equal.
Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) communities have borne the brunt of COVID19 fatalities. These deaths have left a staggering number of BAME families behind, many with inadequate access to bereavement support.
The Meahė Design team wants this to change. Meahė Design is developing BAME Connect, a digital platform with three goals: to connect people, collect stories, and create culturally informed support networks.
BAME Connect will link users to the bereavement services that suit them best. It will also link them to each other. It’s social media feature will offer a safe space for sharing stories of COVID19 loss, with privacy as a first priority.
The voices of BAME Londoners are crucial to the platform’s design. Meahė Design will work closely with BAME families, mental health specialists, and social researchers to maximise the impact of BAME Connect. Together in loss, we can heal after COVID19.
“I can’t wait to bring people together on our platform. With BAME Connect, we can show the power of design in doing good.” Chung-Yu Perng
Find out more about BAME Connect