ABSTRACT
This paper presents an experience of extensionist scientific dissemination, linked to the curriculum of a science undergraduate course, called Scientist for a day, during the Covid-19 pandemic. The proposal was characterized by synchronous meetings with basic education students to carry out investigative experimental activities that dialogued with current scientific issues. During the years 2020 and 2021, about 290 students from 13 public and private schools participated in the activities, monitored by extension fellows. The results indicate that, despite the remote environment hindering the interactions between the participating students, they were able to express their doubts and opinions throughout the meetings. The activity is an important formative component for future teachers, who were able to learn about the reality of remote teaching in basic education and the difficulties faced by teachers during the pandemic. In addition, the experience enabled a dialogical relationship between the university and the schools, professional interaction, and the strengthening of the teaching-research- extension triad.
ABSTRACT
Brazil confirmed the first Covid-19 case in February 2020, in a framework of a massive introduction of neoliberal policies which worsen the potential to tackle the problem, especially, health, food and nutrition security and social assistance policies for vulnerable populations. In the absence of the State, civil society initiated a process of (re)constructing social participation actions to fight hunger in Brazil, either spontaneously or through organizations. Objective To identify and reflect about civil society's initiatives to curb hunger in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods In order to identify society's initiatives to fight hunger, two independent systematic searches were conducted in the Google (R) search engine using the following keywords: "covid civil society initiatives" and "hunger pandemic solidarity campaign". Results Fourteen nationwide civil society-promoted initiatives were identified, that among their objectives aimed at fostering collective funding to purchase and distribute foods. Conclusion Brazilian society has been historically sensitive to the hunger problem and shows solidarity as a social value. Nevertheless, the State is legally bound to provide food, as a social right.
ABSTRACT
Brazil confirmed the first Covid-19 case in February 2020, in a framework of a massive introduction of neoliberal policies which worsen the potential to tackle the problem, especially, health, food and nutrition security and social assistance policies for vulnerable populations. In the absence of the State, civil society initiated a process of (re)constructing social participation actions to fight hunger in Brazil, either spontaneously or through organizations. Objective To identify and reflect about civil society's initiatives to curb hunger in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods In order to identify society's initiatives to fight hunger, two independent systematic searches were conducted in the Google® search engine using the following keywords: “covid civil society initiatives” and “hunger pandemic solidarity campaign”. Results Fourteen nationwide civil society-promoted initiatives were identified, that among their objectives aimed at fostering collective funding to purchase and distribute foods. Conclusion Brazilian society has been historically sensitive to the hunger problem and shows solidarity as a social value. Nevertheless, the State is legally bound to provide food, as a social right.