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. 🌆🌟
