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In the heart of Milan, a grassroots movement led by volunteers is proving that solidarity can thrive even in tough times. Meet RI-MAKE, a community-driven initiative co-founded by Marie Moïse, which has become a lifeline for residents through its mutual aid program ‘You Are Not Alone’.
During Italy’s COVID-19 crisis, RI-MAKE’s army of local volunteers—deeply connected to their neighborhoods—pivoted swiftly to deliver essentials like groceries and medicine to elderly residents. ‘We adapt to what’s needed,’ Moïse explains, highlighting their flexible approach to crises. The group’s philosophy? ‘When we help each other, no challenge is too big.’
What makes RI-MAKE stand out? Their hyper-local focus. Volunteers aren’t just helpers—they’re neighbors who know which nonna needs extra pasta or who struggles with tech. This ‘community first’ model has sparked a ripple effect, inspiring others to join what Moïse calls ‘a network of care’.
As cities worldwide grapple with isolation, Milan’s story offers a blueprint: sometimes, the strongest solutions are built block by block.
‘We adapt to what’s needed,’ Moïse explains, highlighting their flexible approach to crises. The group’s philosophy? ‘When we help each other, no challenge is too big.’ 
