Kirki: Empowering Justice and Security in Kaduna State

Team ANS

Project Overview

About Us

We are a team of developers and designers committed to creating innovative solutions for justice, security, and gender-based violence (GBV). Our project, Kirki, focuses on empowering individuals, communities, and organizations with the tools they need to prevent and address issues related to violence, crime, and insecurity.

Project Overview

Kirki is an integrated platform designed to tackle the lack of accessible resources and support for individuals facing gender-based violence, crime, and insecurity in Kaduna State. Our goal is to create a centralized hub that connects survivors, law enforcement, service providers, and the general public with the resources they need to foster a safer and more just community.

Problem Statement

Gender-based violence, crime, and insecurity are persistent challenges in Kaduna State. There is a need for accessible platforms that provide individuals with tools for preventing and resolving these issues. Kirki aims to address this gap by offering a comprehensive set of features that empower users with information, emergency services, and opportunities for community engagement.

Our Solution

Kirki offers a suite of features designed to provide a holistic solution to the challenges of justice and security. Key features include:

• Event Page: A listing of upcoming events related to justice and security, aimed at increasing awareness and participation.
• Chatbot: An AI-powered assistant that offers quick access to information and support for GBV survivors and the general public.
• Books Page: A collection of educational resources focused on justice, security, and gender-based violence.
• Donation Page: A platform for contributing to organizations and causes that work towards justice and security.
• Maps Page with SOS Button: Location-based services that enable users to send emergency alerts to authorities, ensuring quick responses during crises.

Beneficiaries

Kirki aims to benefit several key groups:

• Survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Access to emergency support through the SOS button and chatbot features, as well as opportunities to contribute to causes through the donation page.
• Law Enforcement: Integration with real-time, location-based emergency alerts to respond quickly to incidents.
• Service Providers: Increased visibility for organizations focused on justice and security, and access to donations to support their missions.
• General Public: Access to educational materials and information on justice and security topics, fostering a more informed community.
• Community Members: A centralized platform to engage with local initiatives and participate in justice and security efforts.

Impact and Prevention

Our solution is designed to create a lasting positive impact on our users and help prevent future cases of gender-based violence, crime, and insecurity in Kaduna State. Here’s how:

1. Increased Awareness and Participation: The event page helps raise awareness of justice and security issues, encouraging community involvement.
2. Improved Access to Information: The chatbot offers quick and reliable information, reducing misinformation and addressing immediate concerns.
3. Enhanced Emergency Response: The SOS button allows for swift emergency alerts, improving response times and potentially saving lives.
4. Education and Empowerment: The books page educates users about justice and security, empowering them to make informed decisions.
5. Support for Justice Initiatives: The donation page facilitates support for justice and security organizations, enhancing resources for violence prevention.
6. Community Building: Kirki fosters a sense of community by connecting users around common goals of justice and security, promoting mutual respect and understanding.

Future Potential

Kirki has the potential to expand its impact by leveraging data collection and analysis to identify trends, inform policy decisions, and develop targeted interventions for justice and security-related issues in Kaduna State. We are committed to making a difference, one step at a time. Join us on this journey to create a safer, more just world with Kirki.

Tech Stack

This project is built using Next.js, a React-based framework that enables fast and efficient web applications.

Getting Started

Follow these steps to run the project locally:

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have Node.js installed on your system. You can install it from here.

Installation

1. Clone the repository: head on to your terminal, cd into the directory of your choice and use the code below to clone

   git clone https://github.com/Jerryvic911/Justice.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd Justice

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or
   yarn install
   # or
   pnpm install
   # or
   bun install

Running the Development Server

To start the development server, run:

```bash
npm run dev
# or
yarn dev
# or
pnpm dev
# or
bun dev
```

• Once the server is running, open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the application.

• You can begin editing the project by modifying the app/page.js file. The changes will be automatically reflected in your browser.

Features

• Font Optimization: This project uses next/font to automatically optimize and load the Inter font from Google Fonts.