elyse003/EchoSafe

Gender-based violence is of critical concern in Africa today, with survivors failing to report reports because of fear, stigmatization, and lack of reporting systems. Gender-based violence is of critical concern in Africa today, with survivors failing to report reports because of fear, stigmatization, and lack of reporting systems. Government helplines, NGOs service, and others tend to resolve the issues ineffectually; this is because of poor responses, lack of anonymity, and limited accessibility. Most of the platforms presently in use allow only reporting or support services, while very few manage to bring them together safely and user-friendlily. THE UNIQUENESS OF SOLUTION IS AS FOLLOW: ENCRYPTION: There is end-to-end encryption; this will ensure an assured sense of security on the part of the GBV survivors so that they may report their cases without fear of either retaliation or data theft. AI CASE PRIORITIZATION: Artificial intelligence will provide a real-time case prioritization service that will first make an assessment of whose case is more urgent so that this data may be passed to the proper authorities or support organizations. INTEGRATED SUPPORT SERVICES: This will provide direct access to legal aid, shelter, and counseling, hence closing the gap between reporting the case and receiving help. # Step by step EchoSafe Setup Guide Before you start, ensure you have the following installed: - *Node.js 18+* – Check with: sh node -v - *Git* – Check with: sh git --version ## Getting Started ### 1. Clone the Repository Run the following command in your terminal: sh git clone github.com ### 2. Navigate to the Project Directory sh cd your-nextjs-app ### 3. Install Dependencies Run the following command: sh npm install ## Running the Project Locally Once the setup is complete, follow these steps to run the project on your local machine: 1. *Start the Development Server* sh npm run dev Your project should now be running at *http://localhost:3000*. 2. Check for Errors (If Any) If you encounter issues, check the error messages and install missing dependencies. You can also run: sh …