octet-systems/youth-connect-malawi

# Youth Connect Malawi 🇲🇼 A digital platform empowering young people in Malawi through connectivity, resources, and community engagement. ## 🎯 Mission Youth Connect Malawi bridges the digital divide by providing a centralized, accessible platform where young Malawians can access educational resources, connect with peers, find opportunities, and actively participate in their communities' development. ## ✨ Features - **📚 Resource Library**: Access to educational materials, career guidance, and skill development resources - **🤝 Community Forums**: Connect with like-minded youth across Malawi - **📞 Crisis Support**: Mental health resources and crisis intervention support - **💬 Peer Support Chat**: Real-time communication and support networks - **🏥 Wellness Tracker**: Tools to monitor and improve mental and physical wellbeing - **🎓 Educational Workshops**: Online and offline learning opportunities - **🤲 Volunteer Opportunities**: Ways to get involved in community service - **🌱 Start a Chapter**: Tools to establish local Youth Connect chapters - **💝 Donation Platform**: Support youth initiatives and programs - **📞 Contact & Support**: Easy access to help and information ## 🎨 Design Philosophy - **Mobile-First**: Optimized for smartphones and low-bandwidth connections - **Accessibility**: Inclusive design for users with disabilities - **Cultural Sensitivity**: Content and design respectful of Malawian culture - **Offline Capability**: Key features work even with limited internet connectivity ## 🚀 Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js (v16 or higher) - Install with nvm - npm (comes with Node.js) - Git ### Local Development ```sh # Clone the repository git clone github.com # Navigate to project directory cd youth-connect-malawi # Install dependencies npm install # Start development server npm run dev ``` The application will be available at `localhost` ### Available Scripts - `npm run dev` - S …