Decentralized App for Disaster Relief

[gkimbwala]

Hi, my name is Gloria Kimbwala. I am a software engineer and I became interested in blockchain a couple years ago but started working with Ethereum about 4 months ago. I have participated in a couple blockchain hackathons in the past and would like to transition into becoming a full-time blockchain software engineer.

Overview

I live in Redding, CA and we recently experienced the Carr Fire. 40,000 people had to evacuate and the process was very chaotic. While going through the many days of evacuations and need for information I realized that there was a great opportunity for a decentralized application, Relief, that helped with disaster relief. It would have been very helpful if there was one transparent source of truth that would allow for individuals, organizations, or government agencies to have a request and have others meet that request. Many people were looking to volunteer and other people were willing to give to whoever was in need. I think blockchain could be used to having those needs met in a more efficient way. The best projects are the ones that you wish existed in the world and I would really like to create this in order to help the next city that needs help during a disaster.

Skills

I am an experienced Software Developer that has participated in a couple blockchain hackathons. I usually work on Ethereum using Remix, Truffle, Ganache on the backend and Web3.js for the dApp and I am always open to uses new tools and feedback. My usual resources are Dapp University, BlockGeeks, and lots of Youtube videos.

Blockchain Ideas

I have a couple of ideas for how Relief would utilize blockchain technology.

• A shared distributed ledger to make sure that all data and transactions reach the users who created it so they can have quicker settlements.
• Create an environment that would allow users to keep track of residents/ supply needs.
• Provide up-to-date information on the availability of services in real-time to all parties.
• Allow rescue operation to be initiated based on real-time information.
• Based on the real-time resident tracking information, rescue operations can be initiated

Philosophy

It's important that Relief be an open source project so that people all over can use it to their benefit and enhance it in ways that are currently unforeseen by me.

Next Steps

Since this project relies heavily on volunteerism I think it aligns best with Swarm City. I also like their development process and think it would be most impactful while developing the project.

GitHub: @gkimbwala
Twitter: @gkimbwala
Medium: @gkimbwala

[YalorMewn]

Hi @gkimbwala 👋🏼 thanks for submitting, you're project is under review, please allow a few days for the team to get back to you!

[YalorMewn]

Hey @gkimbwala I would like to invite you to the first call of the hackathon, would you send me a quick email here YalorTackson@gmail.com also you can add yourself to the event here

[deamme]

@gkimbwala This project has been approved. Your new repository can now be started in this Github organization (blockternship). Any specific naming you want on that repository?

[gkimbwala]

@deamme we can just call it Relief. That's what I have been calling it for the short term.

[deamme]

@gkimbwala I would suggest making a collaboration with #16 if you think your projects aligns

[YalorMewn]

Here you go @gkimbwala Relief is live, welcome to the Blockternship :)

[gkimbwala]

Awesome!!! So excited to be participating in this. Thanks again!!!

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