The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our relationship with our streets and public spaces. The imposed restriction on movement has been disrupting normal life. And, although these restrictions are absolutely necessary to prevent the worst public health outcomes from becoming a reality, it is nonetheless disproportionately hurting many of the communities in which we work. However, public spaces continue to play a vital role in the health and well-being of our communities. Parks, playgrounds and plazas are needed to provide people with the necessary activity and fresh air to stay health; local public markets continue to provide people with essential food; and streets continue to act as both spaces for recreation and as mobility corridors for those workers deemed essential. It was with this in mind that we undertook interventions in Bhopal, India, Hanoi, Vietnam, and Niamey, Niger to support communities in this time of crisis.

• In Bhopal, India CFI installed one handwashing kiosk in each of 10 slums; 9090 facemasks were distributed throughout the 10 slums; 1500 hand sanitizers were distributed in the slums; and community members volunteered approximately 4000 hours of their time to clean the OPS and to help with the installation work.
• In Hanoi, Vietnam, HBV organized 10 mobile/pop-up playground events with the 58 community members who were trained; approximately 500 children came to these events (~50 per event) and 50% of those children were girls.
• In Niamey, Niger PSA distributed 30 handwashing devices to 6 markets; approximately 150 people are using the handwashing kiosks daily; market managers have confirmed that they have hired someone to maintain the handwashing kiosks.