City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Checking in on the vulnerable
A national postal service doubles up as a check-in and support service for older and vulnerable people.
Code word for domestic abuse
In France and Spain women can use code words to report domestic abuse at pharmacies.
Celebrities read children’s books to entertain, educate and raise funds
By providing fun and education to kids and parents stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak, #SaveWithStories collects funds for children in need.
A platform to collect information and to provide digital tools which support solidarity and mutual assistance
Neighborhood networks help citizens to resist those members of society who use this crisis to discipline, exclude, and make profit.
Restaurant cooks for helpers
After closing for customers, a gourmet restaurant cooks for crisis helpers.
Corona Tech Handbook
A crowdsourced handbook collects detailed practical information on how to address the currend outbreak of COVID-19.
Tallinn librarians read to children over the phone during lockdown
The librarians from Tallinn Central Library read books to children over the phone, Skype or Facebook until the government-imposed isolation ends.
Discovering a whole country from home
An online platform lets people experience their country and learn new skills for free while staying home.
Providing hospitals and frontline medical staff with necessary equipment
To provide hospitals with missing equipment, an initiative crowdsources necessary materials such as masks and visors.
Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.
A city’s website for assistance and mutual help
To keep track of the things happening in the municipality of Milan, a website displays both the city’s services and mutual aid as well as community activities.
Community help facebook groups
A facebook group helps people coordinate offers and requests for help across Denmark.