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Society Colombia

10. April 2020

Corona Crisis: Colombia Helps Cleaners, Maids and Construction Workers First

Colombia’s government is planning to spend $120 million to help millions of people who are financially struggling in the South American nation during the coronavirus lockdown.

Society United Kingdom

9. April 2020

Birds Chirping and People Cheering: Listen to Life Under Lockdown on New Sound Map

A sound mapping project is collecting sounds from all over the world to show how the coronavirus situation is transforming cities and spaces while helping people feel “a little bit more connected”.

Society Belgium

9. April 2020

European Leaders Want to Come out Cleaner and Greener After COVID-19 Recovery

European Union leaders have called on the European Commission to prepare a coronavirus recovery plan that is consistent with fighting climate change, in what the EU describes as a “green transition”.

Society USA

8. April 2020

Locked Down? Get a Free Online Art Class From a World-Class Museum!

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, USA may be closed during the coronavirus lockdown, but the institution is offering free online art classes that give you a closer analysis of its collection and exhibitions from the comfort of your sofa!

Society

8. April 2020

How Corona Lockdown May Change Our Cities Forever – the Good Way!

Urban experts are predicting that clearing the streets from traffic for residents to walk on during the coronavirus lockdowns could lead to a potential massive demand to make cities more walkable in the long-term.

Society United Kingdom

7. April 2020

Corona: Solidarity, Kindness, and Scientific Progress Continue

From applauding healthcare workers to partaking in selfless acts of kindness, people across the world have shown hope and solidarity despite the social distancing caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Society USA

6. April 2020

Sioux Tribe Win in Court, Stop Pipeline in Their Homeland

An indigenous tribe in the United States is celebrating “a significant legal win” after a federal court granted their request to strike down a permit that has threatened their culture and way of life.

Society United Kingdom

6. April 2020

Charities Help Women Escape Violent Partners During Lockdown

Domestic abuse charities in Europe are looking into innovative ways to protect women during the coronavirus lockdowns that they warn are leading to increasing cases of abuse.

Society USA

6. April 2020

Bill Got the Coronavirus at the Age of 103 – and Celebrated Full Recovery at 104!

A 104-year-old man from the U.S. state of Oregon is the oldest known person to recover from COVID-19, the novel coronavirus disease.

Society

5. April 2020

Monks, Chemists and Distillers Produce Hand Sanitizers for the Poor

With high demand for disinfection fluids across the globe, more and more companies, governments and even monasteries are stepping in to help those in need and curb the spread of COVID-19.