Prince Charles went on record to thank and commend the British Asian community for undertaking may projects to help other people amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Prince of Wales also launched a coronavirus relief initiative for the "poorest and most vulnerable" living in the South Asian regions of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
The heir to the throne posted his message on Twitter and said that he also wanted to lend is support. Thus, he is activating the British Asian Trust's (BAT) Covid-19 Emergency Appeal, which will raise money to support the livelihood of South Asians amid this pandemic.
Prince Charles began the British Asian Trust 13 years ago. He said that the organization has helped over five million people since then.
"Today, to play its part, is ramping up it's worked to support the daily basic needs of the poorest and the most vulnerable," Prince Charles said.
Some 27 percent of the poorest people in the world are in in South Asia, per Daily Mail. As India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have imposed quarantine and lockdown orders to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, many families have lost their livelihood and are struggling for food because they have no income.
"With your generosity the British Asian Trust will help those who have nowhere else to turn and offer hope to those who face the most desperate circumstances," the next king said in his plea for the fundraiser. "With your help we can make a difference."
Before the lockdown orders, Prince Charles was recently in Mumbai to celebrate his birthday and to visit some school children for the Kaivalya Education Foundation, which receives support from his foundation. He also had a gala in February to gather more funds for his charity.
Meanwhile, Prince Charles also addressed British Muslims as they start their annual observance of Ramadan. He particularly addressed the Muslims working as frontliners for the NHS and also conveyed his condolences to the healthcare workers who died because they were saving COVID-19 patients.
The prince said that there are highly experienced doctors and nurses in the NHS who are from the Muslim community. He offered his admiration and heartfelt gratitude to these frontliners.
Prince Charles also acknowledged the tragic death of a 13-year-old British Muslim without his family with him. He said that the family's sorrows are even harder to bear since funerals are limited during this pandemic. The Prince of Wales ended his message to wish British Muslims his best wishes as they fulfil their religious obligation for 30 days despite this crisis.
