City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Providing an overview of everything that’s happening on social media
A real-time dashboard provides users with updates on all relevant news and information on social media regarding the spread of and the fight against Covid-19 in Tunisia.
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.
Books delivered to the most vulnerable
To bring fun and distraction to children and to help improve their mental wellbeing during the lockdown, a charity delivers books to local families.
Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
Hostel as accommodation for health workers
Hostel rooms serve as accommodation for health workers, who worry about putting their families at risk.
Telephone calls against loneliness
The social distancing measures implemented, are challenging for many people. To counter feelings of loneliness and isolation, a telephone project was initiated by the community on San Lazzaro (Italy). Community members are contacted and can share their feelings and needs or just have a quick exchange of words.
Online Art Festival
Artists, publishers and agencies joined together to give everyone at home the option to attend concerts while staying at home. For a series of days, the online Festival “EU Fico em Casa” showcased art performances on Instagram.
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.
Local online virus tracker
An online map features regular updates on the spread of Covid-19 and exposes fake news.
A message of thanks for volunteers
An LGBTQ support platform lets people write messages of thanks for its volunteers.
Virtual Facilitation Toolkit
A toolkit for virtual meeting facilitation supports moderators and facilitators in making the most of online formats.
Online one-stop-shop for community messages and Information
A Facebook page provides a community with reliable information. The quality is ensured by a diverse team connecting health services, the police and the clergy.