City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Self-Employed people help self-employed people
Self-employed people offer free courses for other self-employed people.
Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.
Helping companies to survive
An online platform supports businesses and entrepreneurs in operating in an uncertain environment.
Online platform for urban cooperation
A platform which connects citizens and companies has now been adapted to the current crisis situation.
Facebook group to offer and ask for help
A facebook group connecting people who offer and seek help has branched out across borders.
Telephone chain for people living alone
A telephone chain makes sure that people living alone have at least two small conversations daily.
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.
Reducing the impact of fake news during the Covid-19 crisis
To fight fake news around Covid-19, a French project raises awareness for false information regarding the pandemic.
Ramadan cooking for the homeless
In a German town, women from Muslim charities are cooking for homeless people during Ramadan.
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.
Shopping and pharmacy deliveries
A municipality offers shopping and pharmacy deliveries with the help of volunteers from a local NGO.
Virtual Facilitation Toolkit
A toolkit for virtual meeting facilitation supports moderators and facilitators in making the most of online formats.