Web tracker checks inventories of big stores
As people are stockpiling essential goods during the coronacrisis, leaving supermarket shelve empty, two students from the University of Texas have invented a web tracker that checks inventories of stores.
ID could function as a debit card to receive financial benefits
A government is exploring ways to transfer benefits to citizens without bank accounts.
Basic income for citizens
In April 2020 the Brazilian Congress decided to implement a basic income which is more than half of the Brazilian minimum monthly wage for the time of the coronavirus crisis.
Transforming an existing platform to serve the community for a new cause
An existing platform now allows people to start helping and sharing teams that act like individual networks
Creative physical distancing gallery
A photo gallery shows a variety of creative ideas on how people encourage physical distancing around the world.
Simplifying doctor-patient communication
New policies enable consulting a doctor and receiving prescriptions without personal contact.
Providing a safe place for medical and Red Cross teams
A social initiative provides places to stay for medical and Red Cross teams so they don’t have to worry about transportation, commuting, or exposing their families to the virus.
A remote learning city
To make as many learning resources available online, the City of Gdynia offers a variety of online platforms, online services and websites.
Stickers in public transport
A sticker reminds public transport users to push door-opening buttons with their elbows.
Collective responses to global health emergencies
A platform invites local and regional governments of all sizes to share their initiatives tackling Covid-19 and other health emergencies.
Launching a global learning platform for displaced and refugee children
A new global learning platform to help address COVID-19 education crisis is launched by UNICEF to keep children learning.
Psychological support for children
To support parents and children during the lockdown in Italy, the USL company created a new telephone counseling service.
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.
Decentralized cultural festival
Over the summer, the City of Vienna is organizing a cultural festival that takes place at 25 locations across the city.
Anonymous Shopping Donations
To support people in need, people can donate goods while doing their shopping. The donations are then distributed by the municipality.