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Published 24.05.2020 15:00
Morocco turns to drones to tackle Covid-19.
The Moroccan government has launched a fleet of drones to assist in their fight against Covid-19. The drones will be used for aerial surveillance, sanitization and to make public service announcements. The country has previously used drones to track unauthorized movements and gatherings during their lockdown.
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Published 24.05.2020 13:59
In Kenya a community is holding church services for children from their balconies.
The balcony to balcony weekly Sunday school service was initiated after the country banned religious gatherings in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Children and their parents are able to enjoy the service and take part in prayers and worship from their balconies. Organizer Lilian Mbeere says it has also given…
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Published 24.05.2020 10:57
In Zambia, sex workers are assisting health officials with contact tracing.
When health workers realised that nearly 90% of new infections in the border town of Nakonde, in northern Zambia, were either truck drivers or sex workers they turned to sex workers to help them with contact tracing.
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Published 24.05.2020 09:10
Rwanda will start using robots at their Covid-19 treatment centres.
The robots will be used for screening temperatures, remotely monitoring patients, and keeping medical records. The robots will also be used to screen temperatures in other public places such as bus terminals and shopping malls. Health officials believe that this will help to reduce transmission between health workers and patients.
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Published 24.05.2020 09:07
In Colombia, Venezuelan immigrants deliver lunch boxes to the vulnerable population.
Jorge de la Fuente is a deserter from the Bolivarian Guardía Nacional in Venezuela who migrated to Colombia. When quarantine began in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, Jorge started cooking and donating lunch boxes to the vulnerable population on the streets. Angie Gómez, Jorges’ wife and his brother, Cristian de la…
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Published 24.05.2020 08:01
In Montenegro, the government allowed deferment of tax payments during the pandemic.
The tax-relief due to the health crisis includes measures for the deferral of payments of individual income tax and social security contributions. In addition, the tax authorities extended the deadline for filing financial statements and corporate income tax returns from 31 March 2020 to April 15, 2020.
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Morocco turns to drones to tackle Covid-19.
The Moroccan government has launched a fleet of drones to assist in their fight against Covid-19. The drones will be used for aerial surveillance, sanitization and to make public service announcements. The country has previously used drones to track unauthorized movements and gatherings during their lockdown.
Rwanda will start using robots at their Covid-19 treatment centres.
The robots will be used for screening temperatures, remotely monitoring patients, and keeping medical records. The robots will also be used to screen temperatures in other public places such as bus terminals and shopping malls. Health officials believe that this will help to reduce transmission between health workers and patients.
In Brazil, residents use Whatsapp and videos to report on Covid-19 in the favelas.
The Movement for the Defense of the Favelados (MDDF) created the Communities Committee, a group on Whatsapp for Covid-19 and prevention with residents of the favelas in Santo André city, located in the state of São Paulo. The Committee also has partnerships with community radio stations in the region to…
In Brazil, guide provides psychological support material to indigenous people during quarantine.
It is written in Portuguese, Guarani, Kaingang, and Xokleng and has suggestions to minimize the negative effects on the emotional health of the indigenous people, such ad anxiety. In addition, there are tips on hygiene and disease prevention. Called “Bem Viver – In Times of Social Isolation”, the document was…
In Benin, UNICEF has launched the Hack Covid-19 Benin Challenge.
The organization is looking for teams of 2-5 people that can provide solutions to Covid-19 challenges. They are looking for solutions in five key areas; health, sensitization, the economy, social support, and local production. Winning projects will receive technical and financial support. The project is a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA,…
In Nigeria, the University of Benin has produced a ventilator that can work without electricity for one hour.
The project was a collaboration between researchers from the Faculties of Engineering and Medical Sciences at the university. They sought to create a device that addresses challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the country’s situation. As such they created a device that can work without electricity for…
South Sudan releases child detainees to lower prison numbers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
85 child prisoners have been released after the United Nations and UNICEF advocated for their release amid concerns about the overcrowding and hygiene at the prisons. Jean Lieby, Child Protection Chief for UNICEF, explained that all of the children released had been convicted for committing minor offenses mainly due to…
China has donated medical masks and personal protective equipment (PPEs) for Nepal to fight against Covid-19.
Nepal’s Ministry of Health and Population said on May 6 that they received 10,000 KN95 masks, 338,000 disposable surgical masks and 9,000 PPEs from the Chinese embassy in Nepal and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In China’s Jilin province, trains and buses were cut off and some 108 million people were back under lockdown.
This province in Northern China, bordering North Korea and Russia, faced a new lockdown in May after reporting at least 34 new Covid-19 cases and one death, which triggered concerns of a second outbreak in China. The incubation period of the virus in these new patients and the time to…
In Uruguay, psychologists offer free care to the elderly.
Volunteers are specialists in psychogerontology and assist the elderly over 65 years old by phone. The project receives about 30 phone calls daily with calls explaining diverse feelings such as sadness, fear and loneliness. The goal is to maintain the project until the end of the pandemic to support the…
In Shanghai, China, coronavirus hunters are tracing patients.
Shanghai’s epidemiology surveyors track and chase down people suspected of having contracted Covid-19. They question them and their closer people about the places they visited and the people they were in contact with. They aim to identify the infected people and ask them to isolate and where the contagions came…
In China, the authorities of Wuhan have officially banned eating wild animals.
The local administration of Wuwan, the capital of Central China’s Hubei province and the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, introduced new prohibitions, including wildlife hunting and eating rare species. China already closed Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in January, where it is believed the outbreak started.
Apple and Google released smartphone software to notify users of a possible Covid-19 exposure.
This technology would allow governments to build apps for notifying people if they have been near someone who could be infected. It uses bluetooth wireless technology to detect if a person who with the app was near someone who tests positive later. It was launched on May 20. The unprecedented…
In Nigeria, a filmmaker has created an animated monster to teach children about Covid-19.
Niyi Akinmolayan created a 90-second animation featuring a Covid-19 monster to help children understand the need for social distancing and washing your hands during the pandemic. The clip was originally made available in English and three Nigerian languages but has since been translated into other languages used all over the…
In South Sudan a youth group is tackling misinformation on Covid-19.
The project was initiated by #DefyHateNow a community-based organization. They have created an online fact-checking platform 211 check where people can submit content for their fact-checkers to verify. The main aim of the platform is to counter misinformation and disinformation around Covid-19.
In Haiti, UNICEF and ACTED train community leaders against Covid-19.
250 community leaders have already been trained by the organizations since the first Covid-19 case was confirmed on March 19. Leaders learn to advise on the mode of transmission, preventive measures, and what to do in case of symptoms of the disease. UNICEF and ACTED have already worked against the…
In Panama, Héroes de Blanco donates food and prevention products to police and health workers.
The idea for the project came up after a conversation between friends on Whatsapp about the Covid-19 pandemic in March. Since then, volunteers have donated food and disease prevention products to police and hospital workers. Donations are delivered in several regions, for example, Panamá Oeste, Chiriquí, Colón, Penonomé, Chitré, and…
In Algeria, a designer is making and donating colourful face masks.
Mounia Lazali, a professional designer and a painter started making the vibrant masks in a bid to counter the shortages in the country. She now produces 300 masks a day and leaves these in envelopes on her doorstep for people to collect while maintaining social distancing. She believes that “the…
In Morocco, an e-learning and knowledge sharing platform for African Medical Teams has been launched.
The platform is a collaboration between the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), and the Moroccan Society of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, and Resuscitation (SMAAR). The platform provides online training, coordination, virtual meetings, sharing of best practices, crucial lessons, and access to training and communication materials…
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Inclusion

In Kenya a community is holding church services for children from their balconies.
The balcony to balcony weekly Sunday school service was initiated after the country banned religious gatherings in response to the Covid-19 outbreak. Children and their parents are able to enjoy the service and take part in prayers and worship from their balconies. Organizer Lilian Mbeere says it has also given…
In Zambia, sex workers are assisting health officials with contact tracing.
When health workers realised that nearly 90% of new infections in the border town of Nakonde, in northern Zambia, were either truck drivers or sex workers they turned to sex workers to help them with contact tracing.
In Colombia, Venezuelan immigrants deliver lunch boxes to the vulnerable population.
Jorge de la Fuente is a deserter from the Bolivarian Guardía Nacional in Venezuela who migrated to Colombia. When quarantine began in Bogotá, the Colombian capital, Jorge started cooking and donating lunch boxes to the vulnerable population on the streets. Angie Gómez, Jorges’ wife and his brother, Cristian de la…
In Spain, the Federation of Rural Women’s Associations (FADEMUR) and Red Eléctrica mapped small-scale food producers to distribute meals to those in need.
The campaign #Alimentos_solidarios (meaning “solidarity food”) distributed 12,000 liters of milk, 2,814 of eggs or 62,200 fruits that otherwise would in small Spanish towns from April 6 to May 8. The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) mapped and contacted the producers and the food was delivered by NGOs…
Myanmar’s top monk has donated to the Covid-19 emergency fund set up by Pope Francis on April 6.
Monk Sitagu Sayadaw donated US$10,000 to Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay Archdiocese. Pope Francis uses the fund to support more than 1,110 dioceses across Asia, Africa, Oceania and South America, through the Pontifical Mission Societies affected by the pandemic.
Mongolian Cabinet approved the second package of measures to stimulate the economy.
The total cost is around USD 284 million (MNT 793 billion) and will be given to 1.14 million children, people in high necessity for food provision, senior citizens, disabled, and the cashmere industry.
In Bolivia, Teatro Municipal is showing online performances.
In May, the Alberto Saavedra Pérez Municipal Theater in La Paz returned to show artistic performances, but with virtual transmission. Virtual viewers must purchase five dollar tickets to enjoy the performances. The profits aimed at helping artists, which has been especially affected by the cultural break. La Paz Folkloric Ballet…
In the US, the grassroots campaign “Dumplings Against Hate” is raising funds for businesses in Chinatowns.
The aim is to support the restaurants that have been prejudiced by racist myths and bias that those places are less hygienic. The campaign launched a crowdfunding on a GoFundMe that directs donations to Asian Americans for Equality’s (AAFE) Emergency Small Business Relief Fund. They are supporting businesses in New…
In Paraguay, a programmer created a website aimed at providing assistance to vulnerable people.
Called AyudaPy, the site shows the location on a map where and who are the people or communities needing help in this period of the Covid-19 epidemic. The aim is to connect them with those who can help. The user needs to fill out a form to ask for assistance…
In Paraguay, the map shows where the “ollas populares” (soup kitchens) are.
Created by the organization Civilab, the social map contains the “popular ollas”, groups that help vulnerable families, from all over the Central Paraguayan Department. In the description of each “olla” there is information on how many dishes with food it is possible to deliver per day.
Chinese community in the US is mobilizing by WeChat to get donations of equipment.
The grassroots initiative, called Chinese Americans Supporting Hospitals (CASH), started in mid-March. Volunteers living in the United States organized aid groups by WeChat (the Chinese WhatsApp) to get donations of masks and other protection equipment for frontline health staff.
In Panama, the NGO Voluntarios de Panamá created a website to offer vacancies for volunteers.
The name of the website is “Ponte en Algo” and it ams to connect those who need volunteers for a solidarity project with anyone who wants to help someone during the Covid-19 pandemic. The vacancies include voluntary work from home such as organizing virtual workshops.
In China, Shanghai Disneyland was reopened but taking selfies with cartoon characters is forbidden.
In May, the central government ruled that tourist attractions could reopen with a 30 percent of their capacity and all visitors are required to wear masks. The park had closed on January 25 due to the pandemic.
Non-profit delivers masks for the vulnerable in Africa and gives jobs to local tailors
A non-profit organisation African Masks distributes cloth masks in several countries across Africa. While some governments introduced compulsory mask-wearing, many impoverished communities cannot afford a mask. Teams of African Masks volunteers distribute masks to the most vulnerable and populated communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Senegal, Kenya, Benin and Nigeria.
In Jamaica, a campaign was created to donate tablets for children to study at home.
The project called EduTechAid was created by the Jamaican company GeoTechVision to raise money to buy the devices. Tablets are for children who don’t have a computer, but need the equipment to take classes. Schools were closed in Jamaica on March 13 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In Brazil, the project “Solidarity Quarantine” brings together groups of volunteers from different areas.
Called Quarantena Solidária, this initiative aims to mobilize different kind of resources to fight the effects of the pandemic in Brazil. They call individuals, organizations and companies to donate technological items, financial resources or food. Volunteers can help in different areas from health to handicrafts. Among them, one of the…
In Syria, the Damascus government released dozens of inmates for fear of the spread of Covid-19.
Some humanitarian organizations such as Amnesty International had called on the authorities to cooperate with UN agencies to prevent the spread of the virus in prisons, detention centres and military hospitals. However, in April, the Syrian Network For Human Rights (SNHR) had documented the release of  only 83 detainees who…
In Mexico, women inmates sew fabric masks for police officers to use in Querétaro, a Mexican city.
The State Commission for the Penitentiary System (CESP) has already delivered 25,000 masks. They aim to hep the police to be protected while they are working.
In Brazil, women come together to help other women pay their household bills.
They help to pay utilities bills such as water, electricity and gas to families with financial difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They are mothers who are part of the Maternashop group. They receive requests for help, they analyze the cases and they collect the money.
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Lockdown

Morocco turns to drones to tackle Covid-19.
The Moroccan government has launched a fleet of drones to assist in their fight against Covid-19. The drones will be used for aerial surveillance, sanitization and to make public service announcements. The country has previously used drones to track unauthorized movements and gatherings during their lockdown.
In Germany, a church opened its doors to Muslims who were unable to fit into their mosque under new social distancing rules.
Although the country suspended religious services as a means of curbing the Covid-19 outbreaks, Germany recently started allowing worshippers to gather in groups of up to 50 people at a time. But worshippers must maintain a distance of 1.5 meters. As a result, some Muslims were left without a place…
In Fiji, bartering is resurging during the pandemic, thanks to the Facebook page “Barter for Better Fiji”.
Marlene Dutta, a resident of Suva, the capital of this South Pacific island nation, launched this Facebook page on April 23 to allow cash-free trades for those people who lost their jobs or lack money, making a cashless trade movement popular again. Similar pages have emerged across the Pacific such…
In Argentina, a collaborative network of volunteers helps the elderly.
The #MayoresCuidados project brings together volunteers with the aim of calling to the elderly and talking on the phone during the quarantine imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim is to prevent seniors from experiencing loneliness. In addition, volunteers can help by going shopping for food and medicines or walking…
In Brazil, a collective launched a coloring book to entertain children from the outskirt during quarantine.
Despite the rules to prevent the advance of Covid-19, children continue to play on the street in the suburbs of São Paulo. Despite the rules to prevent the advance of Covid-19, children continue to play on the street in the outskirts of São Paulo. A collective of educators and illustrators…
In Lesotho an App is helping Gender Based Violence (GBV) victims during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
GBV activists from Gender Links are encouraging women to use the Nokaneng App which was launched in 2019 during the pandemic. This comes after they have noted that GBV cases are on the rise due to the country’s lockdown. The App provides information about GBV and also has a list…
In Benin, UNICEF has launched the Hack Covid-19 Benin Challenge.
The organization is looking for teams of 2-5 people that can provide solutions to Covid-19 challenges. They are looking for solutions in five key areas; health, sensitization, the economy, social support, and local production. Winning projects will receive technical and financial support. The project is a collaboration between UNICEF, UNFPA,…
In Zimbabwe, a woman is feeding people in her neighbourhood who are starving as a result of the country’s lockdown.
Samantha Murozoki, an immigration lawyer, who lives in the high-density area of Chitungwiza, South East of Harare, has taken it upon herself to help the most vulnerable within her community. Since the country’s lockdown, she has been providing meals to those who are unable to feed their families during this…
In Taiwan, 1,000 baseball fans are allowed to watch games in stadiums starting May 8.
Fans must have their temperature checked and wear masks all times. They are not allowed to eat or drink inside the stadiums and they need to practice social distancing at the games.
In Bangalore, India, Amazon launched “Amazon Food”, a new food delivery service. 
The launch came at a moment when Swiggy and Zomato, the main applications for home delivery of food in India, announced laying off over 1,600 employees due to the pandemic. These companies were training their staff on packages and handling food with new hygienic regulations, however many of restaurants in…
In La Grande-Motte, in southern France, the first beach reopened for sunbathing using booking via the Internet and cordoned off areas up to six people.
It opened on May 21, after almost two months closed, and it is the first beach in the country to allow sunbathing, under strict rules. Users must choose between two sunbathing times: from 9 to 12:30 am or from 2 to 5:30 pm. Hundreds of French beaches reopened on May…
In Iran, a drive-in cinema is operating again since it was banned in the 1979 revolution.
Lifting a 41-years ban, a Tehran parking lot has turned into a drive-in theatre, Associated Press reported. Old-school drive-in cinemas are back in several cities across the world due to the pandemic. This is the case also of Germany, where drive-in movie theaters are booming for movies, church services or…
In Italy, Sicily is subsidising 50 percent of flights for visitors as borders reopen.
The authorities offer discounts on flights and hotels, as well as free tickets to all its museums. This Italian island has lost an estimated €1 billion in tourism. The discount vouchers will be available on the Visit Sicily website.
The European Commission invited Schengen Member States to extend the temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU until 15 June.
In the Netherlands, the government has extended the entry ban until June 15. France will also maintain international travel restrictions until at least mid June and when they lift the restrictions they will require to quarantine. Germany has also extended its warning against any international travel until June 14. However,…
In Slovenia, the government imposed €400 fines for breaking lockdown.
Slovenia imposed emergency measures on March 12 and it was the first European country to declare the end of the pandemic on May 14. Despite the proximity of this central European country to Italy, the outbreak has been relatively small. Several media have highlighted an early lockdown, quarantines of people…
In South Africa, a youth choir has composed a Covid-19 anthem.
The Ndlovu Youth Choir, which first gained recognition as finalists on America’s Got Talent in 2019 released the song entitled “We’ve Got this – Fight against Coronavirus / Covid-19,” online. The song shares effective prevention methods in English and Zulu. It has gained popularity on various social media platforms after…
In Italy, restaurants are required to save the details of their customers for 14 days to allow contact tracing in case of infection.
After two months of lockdown, Italian restaurants, bars, shops and museums were allowed to reopen on May 18 and gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are expected to reopen on May 25. The new regulations include that tables of clients are kept at least 1 meter away from each other and…
In Senegal the government has introduced a free bread delivery service during the month of Ramadan.
The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Trade and local bakeries and aims to limit people from queueing and inadvertently exposing themselves to Covid-19. The government is set to stop the free deliveries after the month of Ramadan however the companies involved are working to ensure that they…
In Poland, malls reopened with a limit of only 1 person per 15 m2 of shop.
The guidelines also state that the food court should be separated with a visible and physical barrier. The country began relaxing the lockdown restrictions in April and earlier in May, it allowed hotels, kindergarten and malls to open. Restaurants and hairdressers reopened on May 18.
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Unemployment

In Montenegro, the government allowed deferment of tax payments during the pandemic.
The tax-relief due to the health crisis includes measures for the deferral of payments of individual income tax and social security contributions. In addition, the tax authorities extended the deadline for filing financial statements and corporate income tax returns from 31 March 2020 to April 15, 2020.
In Brazil, an unemployed baker bakes bread and donates it to neighbors in the Rocinha favela.
Baker Isael Jacinto da Costa from Rocinha, a large favela in Rio de Janeiro, has been unemployed since 2017. After a temporary job, the baker bought ingredients to bake bread and donate to neighbors. He baked 200 loaves. He said in the local media that he would like to donate…
In Malta, the Government introduced the”Covid Wage Supplement” program.
It has provided a basic wage supplement to sectors affected by the pandemic in April and May.Full time employees of enterprises that had to temporarily suspend operations and self-employers were entitled to apply.
In Uruguay, a website helps street vendors to continue selling.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, vendors at open-air markets had sales disrupted. Social media analyst Nacho Castro created the FeriasUY website for street vendors to offer products and publicize thire phone number. People can order directly from the vendor and receive food at home.
In Spain, the Government announced a €7 million package for the cultural sector.
This budget aims to help the cultural sector, heavily affected by the pandemic. It is added to the  €76.4 million that were approved on May 5. Among the beneficiaries of the grants there are theater and film associations and festivals, such as the Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival and the…
In Thailand, the government approved the Thai Airways rescue to not let it go bankrupt.
The plan for a court-led restructuring of the national airline replaces a previous controversial proposal that intended to provide an aid package to the airline that was funded by the government.
In Germany, the government allowed farmers to pay charter flights for migrant workers in April and May.
About 28,000 workers have been flown from Romania and Bulgaria to Germany in these months under this airlift program, according to The New York Times. The opposition Greens party has criticized the measure as “scandalous and irresponsible.”
In Spain, the government announced a €462 minimum vital income scheme to help vulnerable households.
José Luis Escrivá, Spain’s minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration explained that it would be a monthly payment of up to €1,015 per couple. People may begin to apply from June. This aid is expected to be sent to nearly 100,000 households seriously hit by the effects of the…
Italy announced a 6-month permit for undocumented migrants working in agriculture and as carers.
The initiative aimed at filling the gap left by at least 200,000 seasonal workers due to travel restrictions during the pandemic. It is part of a €55 billion stimulus package approved on May 14.
In Greenland, the government announced an emergency relief for mining companies.
The government will waive mineral exploration license obligations and expenditures through to the end of 2020. With zero exploration obligations its aim is to help companies to retain their projects despite the challenging situation during the pandemic.
Pakistan hired thousands of unemployed people for a 10 billion tree-planting campaign.
This 10 Billion Tree Tsunami campaign aims to give an opportunity to people who recently lost their jobs and at the same time, protecting the environment. Pakistan created about 63,000 jobs for the unemployed by relaunching this campaign, according to Reuters.
In Japan, cabbage companies are hiring hotels staff to help both agriculture and tourism industry during the pandemic.
Japan has been bringing in labor from developing countries since 1993, under a program to transfer technologies and knowledge. Foreigners were trained in the agricultural or manufacturing sectors and they came back home three years later. Due to the current travel restrictions, some farm companies are recruiting labour among nearby…
In Kenya, the government has announced that they will subsidise Covid-19 tests for hotel employees.
This comes after the government announced that hotels will only be allowed to reopen if their employees test negative for the virus. After opening hotel employees will be tested every two weeks and hotel owners will pay a subsidized cost of US$20 to test each employee as opposed to the…
In Zimbabwe, the President has invoked his temporary powers to allow rent and mortgage payments to be deferred.
The goal of the measure is to help those who have lost their job or regular income due to the lockdown. Deferred rent and mortgage payments will have to be made when the lockdown ends in three equal monthly payments for each month of lockdown.
In Mexico, Zapotec artisans make masks with traditional fabrics.
“Bellas Juchitecas” (“Beautiful Juchitecas” in Spanish) is the name of the group of artisans formed by 20 taylors from Juchitán, in the southern state of Oaxaca, who used to weave regional costumes for popular festivals. Since the festivals in the area were canceled due to the health crisis and these…
In Hong Kong, the government launched a $17.67 billion package of relief measures to help businesses.
The government will pay 50% of private-sector workers’ salaries for 6 months. This measure will help out 1.5 million workers.
In Brazil, teachers and students from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) created the application No Bairro Tem.
The App “No Barro Tem” (meaning “There is that in the neiborhood” in Portugues) is collecting the information of small businesses in Grande Recife. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to find a service close to home and to help businesses minimize financial losses during the lochdown…
In Uruguay, the Lodesiempre.uy website offers discount vouchers to use in restaurants when they reopen.
More than 90 restaurants and breweries which closed due to the pandemic in the cities of Montevideo, Colonia, Canelones and Maldonado participated in the initiative. There are two types of vouchers: “Solidarity voucher”, in which money is divided equally among all participant restaurants and the “Fanatic voucher” to support a…
In Costa Rica, Juntos por Guanacaste project is raising funds to help unemployed.
The Guanacaste Community Fund together with other organizations in the Santa Cruz tourist area created this project to help families from 31 communities who are unemployed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Basic food baskets and products such as soaps, disinfectant towels and gel alcohol are delivered.
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