LadyRakshak is a women safety app focusing on providing essential features for enhanced personal safety. The app aims to empower women and enhance their security in potentially unsafe situations. This README.md file provides an overview of the app's features and instructions on how to use it.
Here are some screenshots of the LadyRakshak app:
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One-Tap Emergency Calls: LadyRakshak allows users to initiate emergency calls with a single tap. In case of any distress or threat, users can quickly reach out for help to predefined emergency contacts or helplines.
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Nearby Essentials: The app provides quick access to nearby essential services such as police stations and pharmacies. This feature is especially useful in unfamiliar areas or during emergencies when immediate assistance is required.
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Live Location Sharing: Users can share their real-time location as an SMS with their trusted contacts. This functionality ensures that their friends or family members are aware of their whereabouts and can offer help or support when needed.
Follow the steps below to use LadyRakshak effectively:
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Installation:
- Clone or download this repository to your local machine.
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Setup:
- Open the LadyRakshak app on your smartphone.
- Create an account by providing the required details, including emergency contacts.
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One-Tap Emergency Call:
- On the app's home screen, locate the "Emergency" button.
- Tap the button to initiate an emergency call to the predefined contact.
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Nearby Essentials:
- To find nearby police stations or pharmacies, navigate to the "Essentials" section within the app.
- LadyRakshak will use your device's location services to display the closest options along with contact details and directions.
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Live Location Sharing:
- If you feel unsafe or want someone to track your location, use the "Share Live Location" feature.
- Select a trusted contact from your list and tap the "Share" button. The app will send an SMS containing your real-time location.
We welcome contributions from the open-source community to enhance LadyRakshak's features and security. If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:
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Fork the LadyRakshak repository on GitHub.
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Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
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Make changes to your forked repository.
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Test your changes thoroughly.
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Submit a pull request to merge your changes into the main repository.
LadyRakshak is open-source software released under the MIT License.
We hope LadyRakshak proves to be a valuable tool in enhancing personal safety for women. Your safety is our priority! Together, let's make the world a safer place for everyone.