Coping with Covid-19 by mobilising local capacities in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo In Goma, in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a local research organisation conducted a rapid Knowledge Practices and Attitude survey in the early days of COVID-19 to gauge communities’ understanding of the global crisis. Habimana Jonas reports.

The Gambia: Women’s group boosts resilience in the face of crisis Mama Jobe Jeng is a farmer in The Gambia’s west coast region and member of the local organisation Tresor Women Warrior. She recounts how belonging to the group has strengthened her ability to cope with COVID-19 and argues that the government should support women’s groups with resources and information in order to shore up community resilience more widely. Hbibatou Drammeh and Ebrima S F. Bah report.

A new look at La Paz Sam Bickersteth, CDKN's Chief Executive, finds promise in the 'green shoots' of city-level climate action in Bolivia, which could catalyse broader moves toward sustainability.

Dhaka, Bangladesh: How one woman’s idea unleashed community spirit In Aftabnagar, a rapidly developing residential area in Dhaka, one woman started a food distribution initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, which quickly transformed into a full-fledged community project working towards self sufficiency, food security and solidarity. Maheen Khan reports.

Rafiq Nagar, Mumbai: Residents confront Covid-19 on top of existing health threats In Rafiq Nagar, a low-income neighbourhood in Mumbai, India, COVID-19 is an addition to the existing public health issues that are already faced by its residents. Shamimbanu Salim Sheikh shares her neighbourhood’s predicament.

Kathmandu, Nepal: Young people lead innovative initiatives during Covid-19 pandemic In Kathmandu, Nepal, youth-led enterprises are developing social and economic resilience to sustain their business activities during the pandemic. Krishna Bahadur Khadka and Rubina Adhikari report. This is the tenth of the 'Voices from the Frontline' stories by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Bangladeshi farmers respond to Covid-19 with innovation The COVID-19 outbreak has affect the supply chains of farm businesses in Bangladesh, but small enterprise Prakritik Krishi Biponon Kendra has quickly adapted. Zakir Hossain reports. This is the second in a series of stories from 'Voices from the Frontline' by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Lockdown, slum style : An interview with Sheela Patel of Slum Dwellers International Sheela Patel of Slum Dwellers International answers key questions surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on informal settlements and gives us a closer look at the reality of the slums in India. This is the first in a series of 'Stories from the frontline' from ICCCAD and CDKN.

Solomon Islands: How the Barana Community is preparing for Covid-19 Until now, the Solomon Islands have not had any COVID-19 cases; but an emergency lockdown declared by the Governor General has affected communities - such as the small village of Barana. John Walenenea Jr reports.

Fiji: Community voices highlight lessons and opportunities for resilience As COVID-19 intensified globally from February-May 2020, the government of Fiji enforced lockdown. Despite relatively few cases, communities such as the Nanuku settlements in Vatuwaqa, Suva felt the impact of the crisis. Jioje Fesaitu reports.