City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Creating a transparent system of financing and providing assistance
An initiative set up the largest database of requests for medical facilities and retirement homes in Slovakia. Within one month of its founding, the initiative managed to provide protective equipment and devices worth 1.3 million EUR.
A message of thanks for volunteers
An LGBTQ support platform lets people write messages of thanks for its volunteers.
Robot greets visitors
A robot greets visitors in an Austrian care home, takes their temperature and reminds them of wearing a mask.
Checking in on the vulnerable
A national postal service doubles up as a check-in and support service for older and vulnerable people.
Providing information for voluntary services
To allow for smooth and un-bureacratic administrative support for voluntary services, the regional government of Rhineland-Palatine has set up an information initiative.
App for finding suitable volunteer work
The Swiss “Five up” app offers easy access to suitable volunteer activities.
Free postcards for staying in touch
Ireland’s postal service delivers free postcards nationwide to help everyone stay in touch and keep spirits up.
Helpline for women in difficult situations
As the coronavirus crisis can put women in particularly difficult situations, an Italian NGO established a new support hotline.
Online socialising in quarantine
A digital platform makes it possible to schedule online activities and virtual meet-ups.
Local online virus tracker
An online map features regular updates on the spread of Covid-19 and exposes fake news.
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.
Helping governments to tackle challenges in technology, communications, and operations
A volunteer-run, non-partisan initiative helps governments to tackle challenges during the Covid-19 crisis.