Using AI as early warning system
Artificial intelligence technology mines through news reports and online content to help experts recognize anomalies. When diseases first pop up in different areas of a country/state/city/area, it can often be difficult for politicians and policy-makers
Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.
Production of antiseptics from confiscated ethyl alcohol
To tackle the shortage of antiseptics, the Greek Ministry of Health decided to produce disinfectants with confiscated products that are currently at hand.
Crisis response manual
An easy-to-read online manual on crisis communication, public health and technological advancements for governments at all levels.
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Online political education for children
The German Federal Centre for Political Education recorded several hours of classes and educational material to familiarize youths with political topics.
Study support for school children at home
An Italian volunteer organisation offers online tutoring to help kids through this period of remote learning.
Teachers share their best homeschooling practices with parents
To support parents and carers in homeschooling their children, teachers provide advice in a Whatsapp group.
A one-stop-shop for technological Covid-19 solutions
Two non-profits in Israel have set up a website to empower a country’s tech community with opportunities for collaborations and new ventures,
Railway app prevents crowded trains
The booking system of the German National Railway Company has been reprogrammed to prevent the overcrowding of trains.
Mayors and local leaders show how they manage the crisis
Act.Now gives insights into how regional governments and municipalities successfully manage the crisis.
A platform that tells citizens how they can support their government
The government of Ontario started an initiative to empower citizens to help fight coronavirus. Citizens can offer emergency products and innovative solutions or volunteer to support the government’s response to Covid-19.
Using a government’s 3D printers to produce face visors
To overcome the shortage of protective equipment in the elderly care unit in the City of Malmö, government employees used 3D printers to find a solution.
Interactive family platform run by family minister
The Italian Minister for Families runs an online platform for families to keep them informed on current situation and stay in contact with them.
Letters to fight social isolation
A postcard template lets people offer their help to neighbors in self-isolation. Measures to slow the spread of viruses can force people to self-isolate. During the current outbreak of Covid-19, many people have to stay