Many governments have implemented social distancing and quarantine. These best practices help to provide entertainment and distraction while complying with the imposed measures.
Daily challenges for children
A WhatsApp channel helps parents in a neighborhood to exchange ideas for new activities with their children.
Reflecting the impact of Covid-19 on the SDGs
A new exhibition of Technisches Museum in Vienna, Austria aims to reflect the pandemic on the basis of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations.
Music festival turned hybrid
Tallinn Music Week takes place as a hybrid event in order to allow larger groups attending while avoiding large gatherings.
Sharing what people are turning to for comfort
What people need during Covid-19 is not only news and information, but also stories about what brings solace and relaxation.
A fund to support the creation of new artistic work for the public benefit
Ireland’s Arts Council is introducing a special fund enables Irish-based artists to make the art they created during Covid-19 related lockdown accessible to the public.
Platform livestreams sports classes
An Austrian sports association offers a broad variety of live streamed sports classes.
Decentralized cultural festival
Over the summer, the City of Vienna is organizing a cultural festival that takes place at 25 locations across the city.
An online learning programme about technology for school children
An organisation invites children, parents, and teachers to join free technology classes.
Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
Virtual trips to experience Africa’s nature
To display the beauty of the African landscape, Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa has launched free virtual safaris.
Calendar for cultural events online
A cultural calendar now lists events that are streamed online and can be enjoyed from home.
Parliament provides virtual tours
Since the Austrian parliament building is closed to visitors due to Covid-19 social distancing measures, it offers virtual tours live via YouTube.