Programming training for children at home
The Digital Kids Foundation opens its resources for child programming training and launches a virtual programming training initiative in early April until the end of quarantine.
Co-creation platform for Covid-19 challenges
A platform calls for challenges related to the Covid-19 outbreak and facilitates the collaboration of different stakeholders to find solutions.
3D printing valves for reanimation devices
When parts for reanimation devices can not be delivered through the usual production chains, 3D printing can be an alternative.
Helping companies to survive
An online platform supports businesses and entrepreneurs in operating in an uncertain environment.
Financial support for local business vouchers
A municipality in Italy pays half of the cost for vouchers for local businesses that have been hit by the coronavirus crisis.
Video updates on Covid-19 measures for civil servants
To inform civil servants about the city’s measures and projects during the coronavirus pandemic, the city government created a YouTube channel for its employees.
Free temporary bike sharing
The bike-sharing system in Berlin can be used for free for the first 30 minutes to make it more easily accessible.
Solidarity project for vulnerable people
A Greek-wide solidarity platform ensures basic supplies are distributed among vulnerable groups in all municipalities.
Tablets and internet access to for underprivileged pupils
Save the Children Italy provides children in their programmes with tablets and internet access to enable them to follow remote learning.
Facilitating online learning at universities
IMC University of Applied Sciences in Krems, Austria provides not only its students with livestreams and exchange platforms, but also necessary training to its teaching staff, to transform itself into an online-university within days. Although
Checking in on the vulnerable
A national postal service doubles up as a check-in and support service for older and vulnerable people.
Distilleries produce hand-sanitizer
During the outbreak of an infectious disease, more disinfectant is needed than usual. A temporary shortage of disinfectant occurred in many places during the current COVID-19 outbreak. Many health institutions worried that they would not
An overview on homeschooling techniques
Crisis response measures in many countries require schools to remain closed and children are being educated digitally. For parents, this poses the challenge of having to suddenly adapt to home-schooling techniques. In many cases, parents
Fully digitising homeschooling
A programme by the City of Plovdiv in place since 2016 serves as a perfect starting point to tackle the challenges parents and schools face during lockdown.
Local platform for neighbourhood support
A local platform for neighbourhood support matches people who need help with those who offer it.