Global/Local Everyday Life after COVID-19: Social Disruptions, Transformation, and Religion in the Digital Age and New Communication Technologies

Purpose: This article explores how disruption during COVID-19 drove community transformation through religion, digitalisation, and grassroots social protection. Design/methodology/approach: This research utilised a qualitative approach that explores grassroots movement development and community adaptation to pandemic-driven disruption. Findings: The findings show that disruption drives innovation in tackling COVID-19. Grassroots movements leverage digital literacy, religious teachings, and new communication technologies to foster empathy and support vulnerable communities. Social media transforms interaction patterns, enabling digital platforms for economic recovery and poverty reduction through collaborative efforts. By utilising social capital, grassroots communities strengthen solidarity and social awareness. Digital communication enhances outreach, making grassroots initiatives more effective and efficient in social protection. Originality/value: This study highlights community-led solutions to social issues and the role of digital technology in fostering solidarity, information sharing, and empowerment. Research Implications: Digital-driven grassroots movements offer innovative social protection, providing lessons for stronger government safety nets. Keywords: Social Protection; Digital Religion; Informal Programme; Grassroots Movement; Pandemic Citation: Imelda, J. D. and Arintyas, A. P. R. D. A. (2025): Global/Local Everyday Life after COVID-19: Social Disruptions, Transformation, and Religion in Digital Age and New Communication Technologies. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development (WJEMSD), Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 251-265.