Support for community-led mutual aid groups
An online platform gives advice on how to start a local mutual aid group in times of Covid-19.
Local online virus tracker
An online map features regular updates on the spread of Covid-19 and exposes fake news.
Tallinn librarians read to children over the phone during lockdown
The librarians from Tallinn Central Library read books to children over the phone, Skype or Facebook until the government-imposed isolation ends.
Vouchers for restaurant visits
The city of Vienna gives away vouchers for restaurant visits to 950.000 households to help the Viennese gastronomy cope with the losses during the coronavirus crisis.
Online language buddies
A Swedish organisation connects newcomers with online language buddies helping both to cope with the isolation.
Local business support platform
An online platform lets customers buy vouchers from small local businesses for later use to support them in the current situation.
Italian chefs provide online cooking tutorials
To help people to prepare healthy meals in times of short supplies, several chefs took action and provide the general public with easy recipes.
Automatically opening and closing doors in public transport
To reduce the risk of infection, passengers no longer have to touch the door openers of metros, trams, and buses.
Decentralized cultural festival
Over the summer, the City of Vienna is organizing a cultural festival that takes place at 25 locations across the city.
Parliament provides virtual tours
Since the Austrian parliament building is closed to visitors due to Covid-19 social distancing measures, it offers virtual tours live via YouTube.
An initiative brings together volunteer teachers and families
La Classe à la Maison connects volunteer teachers and children and parents from kindergarten to 5th grade to ensure high-quality distance learning during the pandemic.
Free online courses on e-commerce
Free online courses on e-commerce help small businesses establish online services while their shops are closed.
Virtually enjoying arts
Three museums in Gobrovo, Bulgaria go digital during the lockdown so art lovers can enjoy their collection from their homes.
Smart Elder Care Call Centre
The Smart Elder Care Call Centre combines digital health tracking technologies with 24-hour support by care professionals.
Using contact trackers to fight the spread of covid-19
People who source the latest contacts of newly quarantined patients help to fight the outbreak of Covid-19.