Hosted from a backyard shed or garage — builds sharing economy at street level.

Residents exchange veg scraps for finished compost — closes the loop locally.

Monthly events where tailors, cobblers, and tech tinkerers offer quick repairs.

WhatsApp/Telegram bot + physical noticeboard sync — no app needed.

Matches landowners with urban growers for unused yards — food security through sharing.

Youth volunteers set up WhatsApp, banking apps, and video calls for seniors.

Group sourcing + DIY installation support — reduces cost, builds resilience.

Same-day delivery within 5km radius using e-bikes or scooters — low-emission logistics.

Manage donations and hygiene checks — fights food waste and hunger.

Help spaza shops set up WhatsApp catalogs and payment QR codes.

Install low-cost solar CCTV with shared cloud access — community safety, not surveillance.

Bookable via SMS or simple web form — communal cooking made easy.

Build/maintain Little Free Libraries with local themes — literacy meets craft.

Negotiate discounts on rice, oil, maize meal — collective purchasing power.

Track hours (e.g., “1 hour plumbing = 2 hours tutoring”) via simple app.

Solar-charged units at cafes, churches, or taxi ranks — energy access for all.

Prevent flooding by mobilising residents — simple, effective civic action.

Rent fridge space by the hour near taxi ranks — preserves produce, reduces loss.

Map who checks on whom during outages or floods — strengthens community resilience.

Match shops with clean-up responsibilities — pride in place, shared effort.

Residents earn airtime by sharing bandwidth securely — connectivity as community service.

Document and share safe local plant uses — preserve indigenous knowledge.

Engrave donor names or local proverbs — functional art with legacy.

Gardening, cleaning, lifting gigs — no smartphone needed.

Test borehole or tap water monthly — health and transparency.

For schools or community choirs — access without ownership.

Customise for floods, fires, or load-shedding — peace of mind in a box.

Organic solutions + companion planting advice — no chemicals, just observation.

Using thermal or visual drones — faster reunions, less heartbreak.

Equip residents to lead tours of their own streets — history from the inside.

Sanitised between uses — affordability without clutter.

Connect artists with wall owners — art as neighbourhood glue.

Anonymised smart meter insights to encourage saving — knowledge is power.

Printable or laminated for home use — bridge the digital divide.

Share solar generators during load-shedding — energy solidarity.

Thermal imaging for night searches — hope in the dark.

Place benches where elders gather, engrave local proverbs — rest with meaning.

Hail, wind, heat — crowd-sourced + verified — prepare with confidence.

Solar-powered screen with departures, lost items, job gigs — information access.

Borehole sharing, greywater reuse — water as communal trust.

Document trusted spare-key locations for emergencies — privacy-first and opt-in.

Identify safe reuse points for gardens and trees — practical water wisdom.

Adults rotate supervision on school walks — safety through visibility.

Track, report, and follow up on dark spots — quiet safety infrastructure.

Tables, gazebos, extension leads — one set, many gatherings.

Friendly first-contact before complaints — calm over conflict.

Shared care for young street trees during dry months.

Pair walkers with neighbours who can’t easily get out.

Report small leaks early — collective vigilance saves resources.

Translate WhatsApp info into paper notices — no one left out.

Track hyper-local rainfall for gardens, tanks, and preparedness.

Heavy loads made neighbourly — borrow instead of buying.

Identify cool walking routes during heatwaves — people-first planning.

Prevent injuries through inspection, logging, and rotation.

Reduce contamination with clear, localised guidance.

Prevent small failures becoming shared problems.

Map calm, shaded, low-traffic paths for pets and people.

Translate key info into local languages — clarity builds trust.

Rakes, brooms, hoes — visible tools invite shared care.

Track cracks, holes, and trip risks — quiet advocacy.

For events, queues, and gardens — relief from the sun.

Early warning for blockages — noses save infrastructure.

Remove clutter, refresh relevance — information hygiene.

SMS or paper prompts — consistency beats perfection.

Suggest benches where people naturally pause and gather.

Co-create norms instead of rules — shared rest matters.

Quick response after wind or rain — many hands restore order.

Identify underused sheds, garages, and corners for shared use.