City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Special trolleys in supermarkets to support families in need
In Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily, Carrefour supermarkets collect basic necessities for families in need in designated trolleys placed at the checkout counter.
University students tutor pupils for free
An educational initiative connects pupils studying at home with a university student willing to support them with their schoolwork.
Spending a virtual night out in a wine bar
To provide customers with the possibility to spend time in a restaurant at least virtually, a restaurant organises a virtual night out via Zoom every other evening.
An urban crowdsourcing platform for mutual aid
To connect those who offer help and those who need help, the City of Linz created a crowdsourcing platform.
Telephone chain for people living alone
A telephone chain makes sure that people living alone have at least two small conversations daily.
Community support for healthcare workers
A volunteer platform for healthcare workers matches their requests for help with people offering their support.
Co-creation platform for Covid-19 challenges
A platform calls for challenges related to the Covid-19 outbreak and facilitates the collaboration of different stakeholders to find solutions.
Free parking for hospital staff and care workers
A city council offers free parking for hospital staff and care workers.
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.
Online language buddies
A Swedish organisation connects newcomers with online language buddies helping both to cope with the isolation.
Helping companies to survive
An online platform supports businesses and entrepreneurs in operating in an uncertain environment.
A platform for sharing knowledge and skills
An online platform in Italy allows people to easily share their skills and competencies with others.