COVID-19 Community Foundations in Action: Romania – Adapting to bring back quality of life
This case from Romania shows how the Bucharest Community Foundation adapted rapidly to the COVID-19 crisis by setting up emergency funds for healthcare and vulnerable groups, while also transforming its flagship fundraising event into a successful online campaign. It highlights the importance of flexibility, local partnerships and maintaining community connection—even through small acts that restore dignity and quality of life.
COVID-19 Community Foundations in Action: Ukraine – A reliable and critical partner
This case from Ukraine shows how a community foundation took on a central coordinating role during the COVID-19 crisis. By establishing an emergency fund, mobilising resources and facilitating communication between hospitals, volunteers and donors, it became a key hub for both practical support and information flow within the community.
Places of power: how community foundations in Russia help in the new environment
This piece illustrates how community foundations across Russia adapted quickly to the COVID-19 crisis by mobilising local partnerships, coordinating support, and responding flexibly to emerging needs. Their actions ranged from food distribution and volunteer mobilisation to supporting NGOs, engaging businesses, and advocating for the non-profit sector—demonstrating strong local embeddedness and coordination roles under pressure.
Implementation of emergency response and recovery funds / programmes
This summary captures how community foundation support organisations across Europe responded to the COVID-19 crisis by rapidly establishing emergency and recovery funds. It highlights key lessons around coordination, flexibility, and long-term sustainability, using a 4Cs lens to structure actions related to capacity, capability, connections, and credibility.
