During the pandemic, the requirement of face coverings became essential. Several volunteers within the Tibetan community came forward to sew non-surgical hats and masks. The Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario purchased all of the material such as the cloth and elastics and partnered with the community volunteers to make and distribute several thousand masks and hats to healthcare and non-healthcare workers within the GTA. Volunteers came back from their regular work and then spent their valuable time at home making these masks. With funds from CTAO and the community, along with the partnership with the individual volunteers, we were able to make thousands of masks and distribute to Tibetans and non-Tibetans working across the city at healthcare and longterm care centres.
