Govt., WFP kick off #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge

The Government Information Department, Health Promotion Bureau, together with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) have kick-started a campaign to encourage Sri Lankans to #StayHome, take the #7DayChallenge, and support the nation to curb COVID-19.

The organisers said the holiday season would prompt people to go out and gather with extended family and friends, increasing the spread of COVID-19. “We are seeking the support of your media agency to take the campaign forward and encourage people to stay home by posting on your digital portals and social media. Influencers, such as Namal Rajapaksa, Bathiya, Dinakshie, are taking the challenge as well,” the WFP said today in a statement.

How to do it: Post the below message with the attached images or gif on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, tag five influencers, and @WFPSriLanka,

@GovernmentInformationDepartment, Health Promotion Bureau [@HPBSriLanka]. Continue with posting the daily challenges: #StayHome and take on the #7DayChallenge. Let’s do our bit to help #SriLanka fight #COVID19. Nominating [tag five friends] to join me.

Participants can post the challenge for the day and ask all their followers to take on the challenge with them – they can also ask them to nominate their friends to participate.

Some of the fun ideas showcased were:

Day 1, 13 April: Post an activity you enjoy doing while you #StayHome – nominating [tag 5 friends] to participate in the #7DayChallenge with me! Day 2, 14 April: Post a picture with your family! I’m nominating [tag 5 friends] to #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge with me!

Day 3, 15 April: Show your gratitude to all the frontline workers, who are risking their lives to keep us safe! Tagging [tag 5 friends] to #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge.

Day 4, 16 April: Spend some time gardening, or plant something new! Nominating [tag 5 friends] to #StayHome and do the same by taking part in the #7DayChallenge.

Day 5, 17 April: Read a book! #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge! I’d like to nominate [tag 5 friends].

Day 6, 18 April: Pick a topic you’re interested in, research it on the Internet. Use this time to learn something new! #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge – tagging [tag 5 friends] to take part.

Day 7, 19 April: Listen to your favourite song – research its meaning and background. Sharing this with [tag 5 friends] to do the same! #StayHome and take the #7DayChallenge.