The hand gesture was originally started by the Canadian Women’s Foundation in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Canadian Women’s Foundation page says, “'Signal for Help' is a simple one-handed sign someone can use on a video call. The gesture is meant to be useable on video calls or in person. It’s easy to do, repeatable and very subtle. How to do the Hand Guesture 1️⃣ Face an open palm outward • 2️⃣ Then take your thumb and press it over into the middle of your palm. 3️⃣ Finally, take your four fingers and wrap them down over your thumb. Can you do it? Try both hands. Can you do it? 💥💥Work you hand 🖐️ joints and learn an important signal at the same time!