The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the deep cracks in our systems. Experts are concerned that food insecurity in Canada may double from the pre-pandemic numbers. Long-term care facilities—which have been brutally hit by COVID– are underfunded and under-staffed. And the virus is disproportionately impacting communities of colour. However, without the collection of race-based data, it’s hard to truly determine this impact.



But as our systems crumble and shift, there is opportunity to recover stronger than ever, with a much-needed societal focus on equity and social justice.&nbsp;



John chats with Zahra Ebrahim, who has placed equity at the core of their work for years and is recently working towards an equitable recovery from COVID-19.  



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<ul><li>Follow Zahra on <a href="https://twitter.com/zahraeb">Twitter</a></li><li>Check out her TEDx Talk: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/zahra_ebrahim_credentials_not_required">Credentials Not Required</a></li><li>Learn more about the <a href="https://www.shedoesthecity.com/covid-19-toronto-app-is-a-tremendous-resource-that-connects-organizations-individuals-to-create-a-strong-web-of-community-support">COVID Toronto App</a></li></ul>The post <a href="https://360degree.city/2020/06/22/towards-an-equitable-recovery/">Towards an Equitable Recovery</a> first appeared on <a href="https://360degree.city">360 Degree City</a>.