Civic Tech Field Guide

Apple bans coronavirus apps from the App Store

Apple

Chicago Test Out

Chicago, IL

This site tracks COVID-19 testing data and hospital bed availability over time in the city of Chicago.

Lokale Geschäfte in Berlin Karte

Berlin

A map of local restaurants offering pick-up and delivery

Das Land Hilft

Call to donate unused protective equipment

bldg.app

Brooklyn, NY

A platform for civic engagement and neighborhood impact.

Coronavirus Resource Kit

A collectivized document of mutual aid projects and resources.

Chilecracia

Chile

¡Sigue los proyectos de ley de tu interés! Encuentra proyectos relacionados a las propuestas hechas en Chilecracia y proyectos de la Agenda social y anti-abuso del Gobierno.

FAQ Coronavirus questions for journalists

by First Draft News

Coronavirus: Information sources

First Draft is maintaining a database of expert sources on coronavirus for journalists to contact for up-to-date information on the outbreak.

Project Open Air

We are working on medical devices, to have a fast and easy solution that can be reproduced and assembled locally worldwide.

Self-fabricated Face Shields

People with access to lasercutters and 3D printers are designing and fabricating face masks for front-line healthcare workers

CoVIg-19 Plasma Bot

Bot to help recruit recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat sick ones

Microsoft

Detect study

Leverages opt-in wearables health data to try to predict the spread of the pandemic

Project Carola

Berlin

Containerized Open-Source Mask Production Lines

masks

First Draft News Coronavirus Resources for reporters

We have created and collected guidance to support accurate and responsible reporting on coronavirus, which will be regularly updated with new information.

Berliner Gehwegbreiten

CityLAB Berlin

A map showing the width of sidewalks across Berlin using #OpenData

Coronavirus Reponse: Ways to Help, Volunteer, and What to Do

Here's a list of actions, ideas, ways to help, volunteer and donation opportunities to help those impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Resources for organizers, campaigners and digital strategists to respond to coronavirus

A resource hub for responding to coronavirus, compiled from a massive organizers' call

Wsparcie dla Szpitala

Poland (Polska)

Coordination of the bottom-up support for the hospitals

Campaigning during Corona

Livestream discussion on March 15th hosted by Movement School and Courage to Change

Coronavirus: Responsible reporting and ethics

a selection of guidelines and discussions produced by First Draft on reporting disinformation around coronavirus and other topics ethically and responsibly, as well as a curated list of other resources to help you navigate potential issues covering what the WHO has called an ‘infodemic’.

Invisible Hands

New York City

Safe, free deliveries for NYC’s most at-risk community members facing COVID-19.

Ask Nameesa

Nameesa, which is an AI powered conversational and personal engagement platform that automatically responds to people inquiries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) with information from credible sources such as WHO and Ministry of Health.

IHELPYOU.app

Poland (Polska)

Inspired by the help that people give each other during hard times, we created an application that will allow anyone in need to find help in their daily duties.