Covid-19 survivors Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina have teamed up United Nations (UN) officials to launch a $40 million (£32 million) fund for poor nations hit by the pandemic.

The pair, who are UN Goodwill Ambassadors, have unveiled the organisation’s International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) initiative – to help rural and poorer economies cope with the virus and its aftermath.

Speaking about the role of the new fund, Idris, who along with his wife recovered from Covid-19 after contracting it while filming in New Mexico last month, said that while countries need to prioritise their citizens’ health, the world’s poor must not be forgotten. “The world’s advanced economies are in the midst of this pandemic right now and, of

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Idris Elba sends message of hope with poem

Idris Elba read the poem Don’t Quit by American writer John Greenleaf Whittier in a message aimed at lifting U.K. citizens’ spirits during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Idris Elba records a poetic message 'Don't Quit' to lift everyone's spirits amid the Coronavirus outbreak

Luther star Idris Elba recited a poem called 'Don't Quit' by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. In a message meant to lift everyone's spirits, the British actor recites the poem to make sure everyone is motivated and does not feel like quitting amid the global Coronavirus outbreak. The actor previously had shared his diagnosis of testing positive for the Coronavirus. The actor further mentioned that due to the ban on air travel he cannot go back home, and is in limbo. Not just Idris, even his wife Sabrina had tested positive for the Coronavirus. As per the latest news reports on the actor, he has now recovered from the COVID-19.

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Idris Elba is helping spread a message of hope during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Idris Elba is helping us find some hope in these trying times.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
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