Online socialising in quarantine
A digital platform makes it possible to schedule online activities and virtual meet-ups.
Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
Identifying and solving the most pressing legal challenges after the pandemic
The FT Innovative Lawyers Global Legal Hackathon was launched to identify and create new products and services that address the most pressing legal challenges post-Covid-19.
Local online virus tracker
An online map features regular updates on the spread of Covid-19 and exposes fake news.
Telecare service to overcome the digital divide
The Basque government offers a tele assistance service to overcome the digital divide in times of isolation.
A platform for sharing knowledge and skills
An online platform in Italy allows people to easily share their skills and competencies with others.
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.
Community help facebook groups
A facebook group helps people coordinate offers and requests for help across Denmark.
Free online courses on e-commerce
Free online courses on e-commerce help small businesses establish online services while their shops are closed.
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
Participatory document for re-opening strategy
The city of Milan invites its citizens to contribute their ideas to the re-opening strategy for the city.
Self-Employed people help self-employed people
Self-employed people offer free courses for other self-employed people.
Digitising a school during the Covid-19 pandemic
While thousands of schools in Germany struggle with teaching children through online tools, one school in Bavaria completely digitised itself.
Animal solidarity initiative
An online platform makes sure that animals are cared for during the coronavirus pandemic.
Building a global open-source platform for low-cost solutions
The United Nations Development Programme and Hackster.io join forces with the world’s brightest technology companies to develop solutions for those who will be hardest hit by this pandemic.