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Advice please.
I'm looking for the best examples of citizens' initiatives on the Covid19 crisis, pre-empting government action, from around the world.
In other words, people working together to contain the pandemic and support each other through it.
Thank you in advance.
Some great examples coming in. Many thanks both to the respondents and to the amazing people they spotlight.
So many beautiful examples. It's moving and inspiring to see how people have stepped up. I intend to write about it next week. Thank you.
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