City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our 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.

Digital international exchange between pupils
An online platform connects students from several European countries so they can share their perspectives on the coronavirus crisis.

A print template for neighbor-to-neighbor support
A document available in 10 languages empowers communities to work together in times of crisis.

Facebook group to offer and ask for help
A facebook group connecting people who offer and seek help has branched out across borders.

#WirvsVirus – Hackathons develop solutions to manage the crisis
The biggest Hackathon ever helped to develop digital solutions for more than 800 challenges and thus tackle the secondary effects of Covid-19.

Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.

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.

Telephone chain for people living alone
A telephone chain makes sure that people living alone have at least two small conversations daily.
Solidarity project for vulnerable people
A Greek-wide solidarity platform ensures basic supplies are distributed among vulnerable groups in all municipalities.

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.
Family packages for keeping busy at home
An initiative sends books, toys, and arts and crafts materials to children in need.

Smart neighborhood support
A neighbourhood support platform can be reached both via an app and via phone hotline, to accommodate the needs of both the young and the elderly.