MosesChirusha/day_55_legal_aid_directory

A searchable, offline‑capable directory of legal aid providers in Tanzania, built with vanilla JavaScript. Helps citizens find free or low‑cost legal assistance by name, location, or area of law. # Day 55: Legal Aid Directory (Governance) – Tanzania Edition A searchable, offline‑capable directory of legal aid providers in Tanzania, built with vanilla JavaScript. Helps citizens find free or low‑cost legal assistance by name, location, or area of law. ## Overview **Day 55** of the 90 Days Challenge tackles a governance and access‑to‑justice problem: **difficulty finding legal assistance**. In many regions, citizens don't know where to turn when they need legal help – especially free or low‑cost aid. This project provides a **searchable directory of legal aid providers in Tanzania**, featuring verified contacts from organizations such as: - Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) with offices in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Dodoma - Tanzania Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) and its zonal offices - Women's Legal Aid Centre (WLAC) with toll‑free hotline - Tanzania Peace, Legal Aid and Justice Centre (PLAJC) - Tanzania Anti‑Human Trafficking and Legal Initiatives (TATLI) - Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers (TANLAP) - Legal Services Facility (LSF) Users can search by organization name, city, or legal area (e.g., Family Law, Human Rights, Land Rights). The interface is simple, fast, and works entirely in the browser – no backend required. All data is stored locally in the JavaScript file, making it easy to deploy anywhere. ## Features ### Core Functionality - **Search** – Real‑time filtering by any text (name, location, areas of law, notes). - **Area‑of‑Law Filter** – Dropdown populated dynamically from all provider practice areas. - **Provider Cards** – Each card displays: - Organization name and location - Practice areas as color‑coded badges - Phone numbers, email, website, and address - Additional notes (e.g., toll‑free hotline, zonal offices) - **Result Count** – Shows total providers and how many match current filters. - **Clear Filters** – One‑click reset to full directory. ### User Experience - **Clean, Trustworthy Design** – Calm blues, rounded cards …