ofentse-sithole/GoGaurdians

GoGuardian is a mobile-first emergency response app built with Expo & React Native for South Africa. It unifies public, private, and community responders to ensure faster help, smarter coordination, and improved safety, especially for gender-based violence (GBV) victims. # GoGuardian **One Panic Button. All Responders. Faster Help.** GoGuardian is a **mobile-first emergency response app** built with **Expo & React Native** for South Africa. It unifies public, private, and community responders to ensure **faster help, smarter coordination, and improved safety**, especially for **gender-based violence (GBV) victims**. --- ## 🆘 Project Overview South Africa’s emergency response system is fragmented: * SAPS (10111), private security companies, CPFs, medical services, and NGOs operate independently. * Victims don’t know who to call, and responders rarely coordinate. **GoGuardian solves this**: * **One-button panic alerts** (App + USSD) * **AI Safety Assistant** for guidance during emergencies * **Live location tracking & sharing** * **Family safety dashboard** * **Vehicle safety mode** * **Incident reporting & evidence upload** * **Safe route navigation** * **Community safety alerts** --- ## 🌍 What Inspired the Project South Africa faces high levels of **crime and gender-based violence**, and many people struggle to get help fast when danger strikes. During emergencies, **seconds can determine safety**, but response systems are often slow, uncoordinated, or confusing. Our team realized: * **Most people don’t know who to call in a crisis** * SAPS, CPFs, private security, medics, and NGOs **respond separately**, not together * **GBV survivors need both police + emotional/social support** * Families want to **feel connected and protected**, especially when travelling at night or alone GoGuardian was inspired by the belief that **technology can bring responders and communities together**. By connecting emergency services, community patrols, and support networks, **we can reduce response times and save lives**. GoGuardian focuses not only on **emergency reaction**, but also **prevention, safety awareness, and empowerment**. --- ## 🚨 Key Features * **Emergency Panic Button** * **AI Safety Assistant & Threat Assessment** * **L …