City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
A message of thanks for volunteers
An LGBTQ support platform lets people write messages of thanks for its volunteers.
The Veterans Health Administration launches the Maker Challenge
To meet the needs of essential workers on the frontlines of the pandemic, Makers For Veterans (CAMVETS) set up a programme to create innovative solutions.
City lists coronavirus community response
A community-sourced website lists services for people needing help and offering help.
App organises help regionally
To match people who seek help with those who offer it, an app using the regional dialect connects those who are close to each other.
Solidarity project for vulnerable people
A Greek-wide solidarity platform ensures basic supplies are distributed among vulnerable groups in all municipalities.
Community support for healthcare workers
A volunteer platform for healthcare workers matches their requests for help with people offering their support.
Helping homeless youth and children from underserved backgrounds
A German institution provides food, social contacts and helps with homework for the homeless youth and for children with socially difficult backgrounds.
Animal solidarity initiative
An online platform makes sure that animals are cared for during the coronavirus pandemic.
Matchmaking for dog walking
A Facebook group helps people who are self-isolating at home to get help walking their dog.
Displaying changemakers’ responses to Covid-19
Ashoka features projects by its fellows and communities worldwide which are solving challenges in our global crisis.
Discovering a whole country from home
An online platform lets people experience their country and learn new skills for free while staying home.
Food baskets for the homeless
To support the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic, the residents of Naples put baskets outside their windows filled with basic necessities.