RodgersChayuga/KumbiTrace-1

KumbiTrace is a citizen-centered and citizen-driven Missing Persons platform designed to address the increasing incidents of enforced disappearances, armed abductions, and the discovery of bodies in various parts of Kenya. # KumbiTrace KumbiTrace is a citizen-centered and citizen-driven Missing Persons platform designed to address the increasing incidents of enforced disappearances, armed abductions, and the discovery of bodies in various parts of Kenya. ## Features - **Reporting Missing Persons:** Easily report and register missing persons. - **Email Alerts:** Receive notifications about missing persons and updates. - **Social Media Integration:** Share missing persons reports on social media platforms. - **Search and Filter:** Quickly find missing persons based on various criteria. - **Data Security and Privacy:** Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of user data. - **Community Involvement:** Engage the community in searching and reporting. - **Interactive Map:** Visual representation of missing persons' last seen locations. ## Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Python 3.x - Django - Git - A web browser ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository:** ```bash git clone github.com cd KumbiTrace ``` 2. **Create and activate a virtual environment:** ```bash python3 -m venv env source env/bin/activate # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate` ``` 3. **Install the required packages:** ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` 4. **Create a `.env` file for environment variables:** ```bash touch .env ``` Add your environment variables to the `.env` file. For example: ```plaintext SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key DEBUG=True ALLOWED_HOSTS=localhost,127.0.0.1 ``` 5. **Run database migrations:** ```bash python manage.py migrate ``` 6. **Create a superuser:** ```bash python manage.py createsuperuser ``` 7. **Run the development server:** ```bash python manage.py runserver ``` 8. **Open your web browser and navigate to:** ``` 127.0.0.1 ``` ## Contributing We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guide for details on how to contribute. ## License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE …