CodeForChangeBH/Sentinel-Nigeria

Community-powered safety network protecting West African communities from kidnapping through real-time incident reporting, ML-powered threat mapping, and virtual escort coordination. Part of Bloodhound's Code for Change initiative. # Sentinel Nigeria > Community-powered safety network protecting West African communities from kidnapping through real-time incident reporting, ML-powered threat mapping, and virtual escort coordination. Part of Bloodhound's Code for Change initiative - building technology that saves lives. --- ## The Problem West Africa faces a **kidnapping epidemic** with: - **3,000+ reported incidents** annually in Nigeria alone - **300% increase** since 2016 - Ransom demands ranging from **$10,000 to $500,000 USD** - Limited police resources and poor coordination - **No centralized platform** for communities to share threats or coordinate safety Students, travelers, and rural communities are increasingly at risk. --- ## Our Solution Sentinel Nigeria is a **mobile-first platform** that empowers communities to: ### SafeRoute Navigator Plan safe travel routes with real-time incident overlay, crowd-sourced safety ratings, and community-verified safe zones. ### Guardian Network Virtual escort system for journey tracking with trusted contacts, automatic check-ins, and panic button for emergencies. ### Community Watch Hub Collective intelligence platform for anonymous incident reporting, pattern recognition, and hotspot visualization. ### Emergency Response Rapid response coordination with SOS triggers, location sharing, and direct integration with police and response teams. --- ## Tech Stack | Component | Technology | |-----------|-----------| | **Mobile Apps** | React Native (iOS + Android) | | **Web Dashboard** | Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS | | **Realtime Server** | Socket.io, Node.js | | **Database** | PostgreSQL with PostGIS (geospatial) | | **Machine Learning** | Python, FastAPI, scikit-learn | | **Cache** | Redis | | **Infrastructure** | AWS / DigitalOcean / Vercel | --- ## Project Structure ``` sentinel-nigeria/ ├── apps/ │ ├── mobile/ # React Native mobile app (iOS + Android) │ ├── web/ # Next.js admin dashboard + API ro …