prudence1738/Gbv-support-site

A privacy-first web platform providing gender-based violence (GBV) information, emergency contacts, and support resources for users in Kenya. A simple, safe, and user-friendly web platform designed to support survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya. The site provides verified emergency contacts, local support organizations (such as Usikimye, GVRC, COVAW, and others), educational resources, and a Quick Exit safety feature. Built as an MVP for my final-year project and aligned with SDG 5 — Gender Equality. # GBV Support Site — MVP ## Overview A privacy-first website to provide emergency resources and clear information for survivors of gender-based violence. ## MVP features - Homepage with "You are not alone" message - Emergency resources page (helplines, police, shelters) - Quick Exit button - Short info pages: What is GBV, How to stay safe - Feedback (optional) via an email link or external form ## Tech Static HTML/CSS/JS (Option A). Optional Flask backend for messages (Option B). ## Run locally (static) 1. `git clone ` 2. `cd gbv-support-site/site` 3. Open `index.html` in a browser ## Run locally (Flask example) 1. `python -m venv venv` 2. `source venv/bin/activate` (or `venv\Scripts\activate` on Windows) 3. `pip install -r backend/requirements.txt` 4. `python backend/app.py` 5. Visit `127.0.0.1` ## Safety & privacy notes - Do not store PII on the server without explicit user consent and secure storage - Use SSL/TLS in production (HTTPS) - Implement Quick Exit button - Disable analytics that record personal data (or anonymize) ## Live Demo Check out the live site here: [GBV Support Site prudence1738.github.io