City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Monitoring the needs of regional communities and developing innovative solutions for them
A new coalition of civil society organisations was launched to meet the emerging needs of society during Covid-19 in all regions and neighbourhoods of Jordan.
Mobile church services
The vicar at St Peter’s church in Notting Hill, London, has taken his church service to the streets with the help of his car’s speakers.
Provision packages for daily wage workers
Provision packages are being distributed to provide food for daily wage workers in India.
Online gathering to share solidarity practices
The online magazine Cooperative City holds weekly gatherings with experts to talk about solidarity practices in different European cities.
Activating the tech community to solve Covid-19-related challenges
Bringing together tech communities and doctors, nurses and all operators involved, an Italian initiative aims to collect a selection of resources, technologies, intelligent machines and robots to tackle the effects of Covid-19.
Bus stop turned into community art gallery
A teacher in the UK turned a local bus stop into a community art gallery to which everyone can contribute.
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.
Hotel delivers food to senior citizens
According to the recommendations of the health authorities, the elderly should not leave their homes to minimise the risk of infection with Covid-19. That is why the InterContinental Hotel started a special food delivery campaign.
Self-Employed people help self-employed people
Self-employed people offer free courses for other self-employed people.
Digital artwork displayed on demand
To provide people with enjoyable moments during the coronavirus crisis, the artist Aoife Dunne displays his digital installation in their homes upon request.
Connecting people with skills to solve Covid-19 related challenges
COVIDbase connects people with skills relevant to certain projects to inspire new ideas.
Digital church
An online platform creates spaces for encounter for church congregations.