Mobilising finance for community-based resilience: Insights from the Voices from the Frontline initiative This report explores the barriers and opportunities for mobilising community-level finance, drawing on the examples shared in the Voices from the Frontline stories.

Voices from the frontline of Covid-19: What can we learn about achieving SDGs at community level? A synthesis report CDKN and the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), in collaboration with the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP), have woven together the ‘Voices from the Frontline’ stories into a colourful synthesis publication highlighting how resilience is forged and strengthened at community level.

Solidarity Kliptown style: A resilience story from South Africa In Kliptown, South Africa, a grassroots organisation is leading community responses to deal with the dual crises of Covid-19 and flooding. Thabang Nkwanyana reports. This is the 50th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Kwara, Nigeria: Young women lead the fight for greener and stronger communities during Covid-19 In the Kwara state of Nigeria, two young women have campaigned for resilient recovery from the pandemic and mobilised youth in the fight for greener, stronger and healthy communities. Azeez Abubakar reports.

Iseke, Tanzania: Young people boost economic opportunity in midst of Covid-19 pandemic In Iseke village, Ikungi district, Tanzania, a group of young female entrepreneurs is making liquid soap as a means of income and safeguarding their community during the Covid-19 pandemic. Jerry Danny, Charles Mnyororo, Emmanuel Hamis and Emmanuel Msumba report.

Kampala, Uganda: Resilience in the face of Covid-19 – A single mother’s story In Kampala, Uganda, Sandra Coote follows a single mother’s journey in search of income and wellbeing for her family during the country’s second wave of Covid-19 - to see what it tells us about personal savings and governmental support for households.

Maddu, Uganda: A story of service above self In Maddu, in Gomba district, Uganda, two women are extending education services during the Covid-19 pandemic to ensure a bright future for the children. Allen Lunkuse reports in this continuation of the 'Voices from the Frontline' series of stories from CDKN and ICCCAD.

How child-centred urban design and management is good for everyone’s wellbeing City-dwellers in India have suffered from the Covid-19 as they deal with other multiple shocks and stresses. This takes a toll on families’ resilience - not least, that of young children. Avantika Arjuna of ICLEI South Asia describes how the lives of young children in cities have changed in the past year – and what could change for the better. 

Siaya, Kenya: The ‘Covid women’ making a difference This story is the second part of the story from Siaya, Kenya and highlights women-led initiat

Moulvibazar, Bangladesh - The indomitable spirit of Khasia communities in the face of Covid-19 In the tribal villages located in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, Khasia community leaders have enforced strict restrictions so that no life is sacrificed during the pandemic. Sohanur Rahman reports. This is the 45th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Kampala, Uganda: Exploring alternative livelihood options to secure life In the informal neighborhoods within Kampala, Uganda, a group of men and women are tapping into alternative livelihoods to deal with the impacts of Covid-19. Sarah Nandudu reports. This is the 44th story in the Voices from the Frontline series by ICCCAD and CDKN.

Uttar Pradesh, India: Community owned solutions strengthen rural resilience In the villages of Uttar Pradesh, India, a local NGO has set up community grain bank services and has mobilised farming families to grow their own vegetables and ensure food security during the Covid-19 crisis. Neelmani Gupta reports.