5 Positive Initiatives To Support During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Waking up every morning to more government measures, missed FaceTime calls and the realisation that we've got another day of working from our bedroom-turned-home-office is beginning to take its toll.

But the thing that gets us through the day is knowing that we're all in this together whether that means homeschooling our children, working on the frontline or staying in.

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For those of us in need of a pick-me-up, a number of positive initiatives and feel-good hashtags have sprung up from the coronavirus pandemic.

From celebrities inviting us to take a front row seat at their live Instagram gigs in the name of charity to Aussie companies pulling together in uncertain times, these are the movements you need to get behind.

Save With Stories

Parents across the globe have turned to the whiteboard, as schools have shut their doors in an attempt to protect children from the coronavirus pandemic.

But taking on the role of teacher is no easy feat so celebrities have joined the initiative Save With Stories to help keep kids entertained by reading stories on Instagram.

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"Iggy Peck, Architect" by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts (published by @abramskids) - read by @lauradern . THIRTY MILLION CHILDREN rely on school for food. Responding to the needs of kids during school closures, @savethechildren and @nokidhungry have a new fund @SAVEWITHSTORIES to support food banks, and mobile meal trucks, and community feeding programs with funds to do what they do best-and also-with educational toys, books, and worksheets to make sure brains are full, as well as bellies. . If you can manage a one time gift of $10, please text SAVE to 20222. If another amount would work better for you, please visit our website-link in bio. There is no maximum and there is no minimum-together we will rise and together we can help. . Thank you and stay safe. XX #savewithstories

In partnership with Save the Children and No Kid Hungry, all donations will be given to schools and community programmes designed to keep "brains and bellies full".

So far, the likes of Laura Dern, Margot Robbie and Demi Lovato have taken part.

If you want to get involved, make sure to follow @savewithstories.

#MakeAMealOfIt

British Hoste supper club and lifestyle brand founder Laura Jackson is here to inspire fellow Instagram users to skip the supermarket queues and make the most of the food in their cupboards.

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From poached pears accompanied with ice cream to homemade margaritas, Jackson has encouraged others to #MakeAMealOfIt with candlelit dinners enjoyed over FaceTime, HouseParty and Skype.

If you're willing to get creative in the kitchen with a glass of vino to hand, share your dishes using the hashtag #MakeAMealOfIt.

Buy Aussie Now

With our doors closed for an uncertain period of time, it's a difficult period for business owners.

So we have welcomed the Instagram initiative Buy Aussie Now with open arms, as it is designed to help support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Created by founder of marketing company Catchy Media, Mitch Catlin, the aim is to connect business owners and employees in uncertain times.

From Melbourne-based caffeine joint Lola Coffee to organic beauty company Grown Alchemist, it's never been more important to back local businesses - even in quarantine.

The neighbourly postcard movement

After feeling helpless watching the daily onslaught of anxiety-inducing news unfold, Becky Wass from Cornwall, England came up with a touching way to spread joy in difficult times.

In order to help the most vulnerable members of society, Wass created a support card which people can post through the letterboxes of neighbours who are self-isolating.

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Those wishing to help others can offer up their services whether that means grabbing a food shop, picking up urgent supplies or popping to the local post office.

The initiative soon went viral with people using the form to help those in need.

If you wish to get involved, you can download the form here and can encourage others to join in using the #ViralKindness hashtag.

A front row seat at Instagram gigs

Who could have imagined that we'd be able to bag free tickets to see some of our favourite artists?

New initiative #TogetherAtHome is a collaboration between WHO and Global Citizen and has seen some of the world's most famous faces perform songs live on Instagram.

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So far, the likes of John Legend, Chris Martin and Pink have taken part.

Viewers are encouraged to donate in order to help the Global Citizen organisation inform government bodies, schools and the public on how to combat the crisis.

Make your donation now.

Danielle Fowler

Danielle Fowler is a contributor at marie claire Australia.

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