City councils, citizens and civil society organisations are creating measures in neighbourhoods and communities to sustain social cohesion and to keep our spirits up.
Animal solidarity initiative
An online platform makes sure that animals are cared for during the coronavirus pandemic.
Helping homeless youth and children from underserved backgrounds
A German institution provides food, social contacts and helps with homework for the homeless youth and for children with socially difficult backgrounds.
Homestage Festivals (virtual festival to support artists)
An online festival with livestreamed performances supports local artists.
Checking in on the vulnerable
A national postal service doubles up as a check-in and support service for older and vulnerable people.
Giving an online stage to members of the community
On the Facebook page of a municipality in Italy, people can contribute their skills and knowledge to the community.
Facebook group to offer and ask for help
A facebook group connecting people who offer and seek help has branched out across borders.
Direct mailings to patients in hospitals
A digital service of a hospital allows sending physical greeting cards to patients.
Telephone chain for people living alone
A telephone chain makes sure that people living alone have at least two small conversations daily.
Structuring a digital work day with others working from home
FNF MENA structures their day with digital check-ins at the beginning and end of each day and now they are inviting everyone to join in.
Survival-kit for men against domestic violence
A practical survival-kit gives men strategies to cope with stress in the current coronacrisis situation.
Corona Tech Handbook
A crowdsourced handbook collects detailed practical information on how to address the currend outbreak of COVID-19.
Enjoying live theatre via Zoom
An Oxford theatre company staged a play on Zoom and invited their audience to participate.