Distribution of GBV service providers across parts of Southern Ghana.
# GBV Service Providers Map - Coastal Ghana
A web map displaying Gender-Based Violence (GBV) service providers (schools, hospitals, police stations, courts, etc.) across selected coastal districts in Ghana. This tool helps victims find support services and aids GBV reduction efforts.
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## Table of Contents :bookmark_tabs:
- About
- Usage
- Installation
- Running the Map
- Development
- Pre-Requisites
- Development Environment
- File Structure
- Data Sources
- Community
- Contribution
- Branches
- License
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## About :information_source:
This interactive web map visualizes GBV service providers across coastal districts in Ghana, including:
- Schools
- Hospitals/clinics
- Police stations
- Courts
- Other support services
The project aims to:
- Help GBV victims locate support services quickly
- Assist NGOs and government agencies in resource planning
- Raise awareness about available GBV services
Built with :hammer_and_wrench::
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## Usage :memo:
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone
github.com
```
2. Navigate to the project directory:
```bash
cd GBV_Service_Providers
```
No additional installation is required as this is a client-side web application.
### Running the Map :rocket:
1. Open `index.html` in any modern web browser
2. Use the map controls to:
- Zoom in/out
- Toggle between different service provider layers
- Click on markers for more information
- Filter service providers by type
- Search for specific service providers
- Find directions to the nearest service provider
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## Development :technologist:
### Pre-Requisites :white_check_mark:
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Text editor (VS Code, Sublime Text, etc.)
- Basic understanding of:
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript
- Leaflet.js (optional)
- GeoJSON format (optional)
### Development Environment
1. Fork and clone the repository
2. Install a local development server (optional but recommended):
```bash
npm i …