Ever since the pandemic hit us, several YouTubers all over the world have tried their best to make the world a better place. While some kept us entertained while we stayed at home, some raised awareness about the virus, and some others even helped raise money for various causes. Here are some YouTubers who made a huge contribution to society during these troubled times.
1. John Krasinski
As soon as the lockdowns hit in the US in March 2020, American actor John Krasinski, of The Office fame, started a self-funded show on his YouTube channel. Filmed remotely from his home, Krasinski focused on showing only feel-good and heartwarming news in contrast to the news shown on mainstream media. The show also had a virtual prom special for all the students who missed prom during the lockdown. Though the show ended within two months, it became immensely popular during its short run, raising over 2 million dollars for charity.
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2. Jacksepticeye
On April 7th, 2020, a massive multi-platform digital fundraiser was hosting various celebrities, influencers, and other content creators. The virtual event was streamed live on multiple platforms including YouTube, where the main organizer was Sean McLoughlin, popularly known as Jacksepticeye. The #HopeFromHome event raised over 1.7 million dollars for various Covid-29 relief charities, out of which almost $660,000 was raised on Jacksepticeye’s stream alone.
3. Faye D’Souza
In India, journalist Faye D’Souza stood up for the people of the nation by reporting truthful, unadulterated news during the pandemic. On her YouTube channel and Instagram account, she speaks on various matters such as the struggles of doctors, issues COVID-positive mothers face, effects of digital schooling for children and the plight of police and law-keepers. Faye uses her platform to provide relevant updates on lockdowns across the nation and raise awareness of lockdown regulations and helpline numbers.
4. Dr. Mike
Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, or Dr. Mike, has a popular YouTube channel where he creates videos based on medical content. Being an actual primary care physician, his channel has gained credibility for all types of medical knowledge. During the pandemic, Mike has made lots of videos reiterating the importance of social distancing. UNICEF has also partnered with Mike to raise awareness of the COVID-19 vaccines through social media.
It’s wonderful to see how these creators, and many others, are leveraging YouTube for the greater good. Whether it’s raising funds or creating awareness, it’s a great idea to create videos for the benefit of society.
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