mwakidenis/GBV-SafeSpace

🌿✨HERA SafeSpace is a digital platform using AI to support women and girls in Africa, especially Kenya, by providing a safe space to learn, report, and access help against gender-based violence. # 🛡️ HERA SafeSpace **Empowering women and girls across Africa with AI-powered protection, survivor support, and digital literacy education** Features • Screenshots • Why HERA • Getting Started • Contributing **🏷️ Tags:** `#GBV` `#WomenSafety` `#AI` `#DigitalSafety` `#Africa` `#Kenya` `#SurvivorSupport` `#TechForGood` `#SocialImpact` `#Hackathon` `#SDG5` `#SDG16` `#DigitalLiteracy` `#CyberSafety` `#EmergencyResponse` --- ## 📖 Table of Contents - Overview - App Screenshots - Why HERA SafeSpace - Features - Architecture - Getting Started - Project Structure - Core Technologies - Security & Privacy - Deployment - Contributing - License - Support Resources - Team Members - SDG Alignment --- ## 🌟 Overview **HERA SafeSpace** is a comprehensive digital safety platform specifically designed for women and girls across Africa, with special focus on communities in Kenya and surrounding regions. The platform combines cutting-edge AI technology with culturally-sensitive support systems to create a safe space for learning, reporting, and community support. ### 🌍 The Problem We are Solving **Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Statistics in Africa:** Gender-Based Violence refers to harmful acts directed at an individual based on their gender. It includes physical, emotional, sexual, and economic abuse, and remains one of the most widespread human rights violations globally. GBV affects people of all genders, but disproportionately impacts women and girls. Raising awareness, promoting prevention, and supporting survivors are essential steps toward building safer and more equitable communities. - 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence - In Kenya, 45% of women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence - Only 40% of women who experience violence seek help - Digital harassment and cyberbullying affect 73% of women online HERA SafeSpace addresses these critical challenges by providing a safe, accessible, and culturally-sensitive digital p …