Blockchain Platform for Child Abuse Reporting & Support

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Nuhamin techanachw

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

60000

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

12

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

Anonymous child abuse reporting, connecting victims with support services, and ensuring transparency in funding through blockchain technology.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependencies.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Our project will be fully open-source under the MIT License, ensuring transparency and community collaboration. All key components, including the reporting platform, smart contracts for funding transparency, and the support service matching system, will be open-source. The repository will be hosted on GitHub, where the community can contribute to the development, security, and scaling of the platform. This approach will ensure trust and continuous improvement while making the solution accessible for global adoption and adaptation in different regions

[METADATA] Horizons

Community Outreach

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Why Cardano?

Cardano’s blockchain provides the perfect infrastructure for creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent platform. Its Proof of Stake mechanism ensures sustainability, and its focus on scalability and interoperability aligns with our goal to create a global platform. By using smart contracts, we can also ensure transparency in donations, track resource allocation, and provide verifiable data in legal contexts without compromising user anonymity.

Solution Details:

1. Anonymous Reporting System: A decentralized platform that allows victims, their families, or community members to safely report abuse cases without revealing their identity. Reports will be securely stored on Cardano's blockchain to prevent tampering or unauthorized access.
2. Support Network: The platform will connect users with local and global support services, including therapists, legal aid, child protection agencies, and shelters. These services will be verified and vetted through the platform to ensure legitimacy.
3. Funding Transparency: Donors and sponsors can contribute to child protection organizations via Cardano, where smart contracts ensure funds are transparently distributed to programs that offer direct support to victims.
4. Educational and Preventive Resources: The platform will host resources aimed at educating parents, children, and communities on child protection, as well as raising awareness about the warning signs of abuse.
5. Legal Support and Evidence Management: The platform can also store tamper-proof evidence (such as photos, videos, and testimonies) on the blockchain to help victims in legal proceedings.

Engagement & Beneficiaries:

• Victims and Families: They will benefit from having a secure, private, and accessible platform for reporting abuse and accessing necessary support.
• Child Protection Organizations: These organizations can track the impact of their services and access transparent funding.
• Donors: Individuals and institutions who want to contribute to child protection will have a clear and transparent method to ensure their funds are used effectively.
• Cardano Ecosystem: This project will showcase the potential of blockchain technology for social good, expanding the reach of Cardano into humanitarian applications.

Demonstrating Impact:

The impact will be measured by the number of reported cases, the effectiveness of support service connections, and the amount of transparent funding delivered to child protection organizations. Regular reports and case studies on the platform’s effectiveness will be published and verified on Cardano's blockchain.

This solution is unique because it leverages blockchain technology to create trust, transparency, and security in a space that desperately needs it, while also expanding Cardano's role in solving real-world problems.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Our project will have a significant positive impact on the wider Cardano community by demonstrating the real-world application of blockchain technology for social good. It will showcase how Cardano can be used to address critical issues like child abuse, creating a more secure, transparent, and trustworthy system for helping vulnerable individuals.

Value to the Cardano Community:

1. Showcasing Cardano’s Use for Social Impact: By leveraging Cardano to fight child abuse, the project will highlight how blockchain technology can be applied beyond finance, introducing humanitarian and social services to the ecosystem. This aligns with Cardano’s mission of creating a positive global impact through decentralization and innovation.
2. Expanding Cardano's Ecosystem: The platform will attract new users, organizations, and donors who are interested in contributing to child protection, thereby expanding the Cardano user base and ecosystem.
3. Trust and Transparency: Our project will demonstrate how Cardano’s smart contracts can bring transparency and accountability to donations and fund allocation, providing a model for other charity-based or social projects in the Cardano ecosystem.

Measuring Impact:

We will measure both quantitative and qualitative outcomes to assess the impact of the project:

• Quantitative Metrics:
• Number of abuse cases reported and supported through the platform.
• Number of verified child protection organizations onboarded.
• Total funds transparently distributed to child protection programs using smart contracts.
• Number of educational resources accessed or downloaded.
• Growth in the number of users and organizations using the platform.
• Qualitative Metrics:
• User feedback from victims, families, and support services on the usability and effectiveness of the platform.
• Success stories and case studies of victims who received support through the platform.
• Reports from child protection organizations on how the platform has improved their operations and transparency.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities:

• Open Source Repository: All code and development progress will be made publicly available on GitHub under an MIT License, allowing the community to contribute, adapt, or replicate the platform for other social causes.
• Progress Reports and Case Studies: Regular reports and success stories will be published on the Cardano forums, community channels, and our platform to share progress and impact.
• Partnerships: We will work closely with child protection organizations and other blockchain-based humanitarian projects to collaborate, share insights, and expand the platform's reach.
• Workshops and Conferences: Presentations, workshops, and discussions at Cardano-related conferences (e.g., Cardano Summit) will be held to inspire and educate the community on the potential for blockchain in social impact projects.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

1. Technical Expertise:

• Our development team has a strong background in decentralized application (dApp) development, particularly within the Cardano ecosystem. We have successfully implemented blockchain solutions with secure data storage, smart contracts, and transparency features in prior projects.
• We are proficient in using Cardano’s tools, including Plutus and Marlowe, for creating smart contracts, which are essential to ensure transparency in the donation and support services process.

1. Social Impact Experience:

• Our team includes professionals who have worked in child protection and social services, giving us a deep understanding of the challenges in this field. This ensures that our platform is designed to address real-world needs in a sensitive and effective way.

1. Partnerships:

• We are building partnerships with child protection agencies, legal organizations, and community groups to ensure the platform meets the needs of victims and service providers. These collaborations also provide us with the necessary network to roll out the platform and ensure wide adoption.

Feasibility Validation:

1. Pilot Program: We will first launch the platform in a specific region with a high need for child protection services to test functionality and usability. Feedback from users and support agencies will validate the platform’s feasibility and effectiveness in real-world conditions.
2. Blockchain Testing: Extensive testing of the smart contract architecture and security features on the Cardano testnet will be conducted to ensure that the system is secure, scalable, and capable of handling sensitive data before it goes live on the mainnet.
3. Iterative Development: We will use an agile development process, with regular feedback loops from victims, families, and child protection organizations. This ensures that we can continuously improve the platform and address any issues early in development.

Trust and Accountability in Fund Management:

1. Smart Contract Transparency: All funds collected for child protection services and platform development will be managed using Cardano smart contracts. This ensures that every transaction is transparent and verifiable by the community, leaving no room for mismanagement of funds.
2. Milestone-Based Funding: Funds will be released in stages based on predefined milestones. Each milestone will require reporting on progress, which will be publicly available. This ensures accountability and allows the community to track how funds are being used.
3. Regular Audits: We will engage with independent auditors to review both the platform’s financial and technical operations, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness in our project delivery.

Through our combination of technical expertise, social impact experience, and transparent fund management practices, we are well-equipped to deliver this project with the highest levels of trust and accountability.

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Research and Partnerships (Month 1-3)

• Deliverables:
• Conduct in-depth research on child protection services and existing support networks.
• Establish partnerships with local child protection agencies, legal organizations, and NGOs.
• Define platform requirements based on the findings and partner input.
• Acceptance Criteria: Signed agreements with at least 5 child protection organizations and completion of a report detailing research findings and platform requirements.

Platform Design and Initial Development (Month 4-6)

• Deliverables:
• Design the platform architecture for anonymous reporting, service matching, and donation tracking using Cardano blockchain.
• Begin development of core features, including the reporting interface, service directory, and donation management smart contracts.
• Create the user interface and secure data storage mechanisms.
• Acceptance Criteria: Completion of platform design, progress update on development, and initial testing on the Cardano testnet.

Development Completion and Testing (Month 7-9)

• Deliverables:
• Complete platform development, including reporting, smart contracts for donations, and secure evidence storage features.
• Conduct extensive testing of the platform on the Cardano testnet to ensure functionality, security, and usability.
• Collect feedback from early testers and partner organizations.
• Acceptance Criteria: Successfully tested platform on Cardano testnet, feedback report from testers, and readiness for mainnet deployment.

Pilot Launch and Feedback Collection (Month 10-11)

• Deliverables:
• Deploy the platform on Cardano’s mainnet in the pilot region.
• Launch public awareness campaigns and conduct outreach to encourage reporting and participation from child protection services.
• Gather data on user interactions, reports submitted, and funds donated via smart contracts.
• Acceptance Criteria: 200+ reports submitted through the platform, active participation from at least 5 child protection organizations, and a comprehensive feedback report.

 Full Deployment and Expansion (Month 12)

• Deliverables:
• Scale the platform to additional regions and onboard more child protection organizations.
• Publish final improvements based on the pilot phase feedback and fully optimize the platform for larger-scale use.
• Final marketing campaign to attract a global user base.
• Acceptance Criteria: Platform deployed in at least 3 regions, onboarding of 10+ child protection organizations, and a report detailing the final platform performance and usage.

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Team Members:

1. Nuhamin Techanachw – Project Leader

• Role: Nuhamin will oversee the overall strategy, coordination, and execution of the project. She will ensure milestones are met, partnerships with child protection agencies are developed, and the platform is successfully launched.

1. Djibril (Yourself) – Lead Blockchain Developer

• Role: Djibril will be responsible for developing the blockchain infrastructure, including smart contracts, secure data storage, and the integration with Cardano. He will lead the technical aspects of the platform and ensure the security and functionality of the system.

1. Front-End Developer

• Role: The front-end developer will design and develop the user interface, ensuring that the platform is user-friendly and accessible to a wide range of users, including victims and child protection agencies.

1. Legal and Child Protection Consultant

• Role: This team member will provide expertise on child protection laws, reporting mechanisms, and confidentiality. They will also ensure that the platform complies with legal requirements and aligns with the needs of victims and protection agencies.

1. Partnership and Outreach Manager

• Role: This person will build relationships with child protection organizations, legal services, and donors. They will manage partnerships and lead the outreach efforts to onboard agencies to the platform.

Additional Team Members to Recruit:

• Security Expert: To ensure the platform’s security features are robust and capable of handling sensitive data related to child abuse cases.
• UI/UX Designer: To make the platform intuitive and accessible for diverse users, including victims, families, and support services.
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Team Engagement:

We have already engaged key members of the team, such as Nuhamin Techanachw and her team and are in the process of recruiting additional members with specific expertise in child protection, legal services, and blockchain security. We have also started reaching out to child protection organizations to establish partnerships and gather their support for the platform.

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Total Requested Funding: 65,000 ADA

1. Development Costs: 30,000 ADA

• Blockchain Infrastructure & Smart Contracts: 12,000 ADA
• Development of the platform’s blockchain backend, including smart contracts for donation tracking, reporting, and evidence storage.
• Front-End Development: 8,000 ADA
• Design and development of the user interface to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Security Audits and Testing: 5,000 ADA
• Third-party security audits to ensure the platform is secure and capable of handling sensitive data.
• Database & Hosting Setup: 5,000 ADA
• Setting up databases for securely storing non-blockchain data, and hosting services for web platform operation.

2. Personnel Costs: 15,000 ADA

• Project Management: 5,000 ADA
• To cover the project leader's (Nuhamin Techanachw) work in managing the team, overseeing progress, and ensuring successful milestone completion.
• Legal & Child Protection Consultant: 4,000 ADA
• Compensation for legal and child protection consultants to ensure the platform complies with relevant laws and protocols.
• Outreach Manager: 3,000 ADA
• The individual responsible for establishing partnerships with child protection agencies, legal services, and marketing outreach efforts.
• UI/UX Designer: 3,000 ADA
• Design costs to ensure a user-friendly, accessible platform for victims, families, and support agencies.

3. Marketing, Awareness, and Outreach: 8,000 ADA

• Publicity and Marketing Campaigns: 5,000 ADA
• Running campaigns to create awareness about the platform in target regions, including social media, newsletters, and local outreach.
• Community Engagement & Partnerships: 3,000 ADA
• Hosting workshops, engaging child protection organizations, and promoting the platform to NGOs and donors.

4. Platform Maintenance and Operational Costs: 6,000 ADA

• Server and Maintenance: 3,500 ADA
• Ongoing server and hosting costs for the platform’s operation after the initial launch.
• Platform Updates and Bug Fixes: 2,500 ADA
• Ongoing maintenance and updates to ensure the platform runs smoothly and securely.

5. Documentation, Reporting, and Open-Source Contributions: 3,000 ADA

• Project Documentation: 1,500 ADA
• Documenting the platform’s development, including user guides, API documentation, and legal compliance documentation.
• Final Project Report and Close-out Video: 1,500 ADA
• Production of a comprehensive report and video summarizing the project’s impact and success.

6. Miscellaneous and Contingency: 3,000 ADA

• This fund is reserved for unforeseen costs during the development and implementation of the project, ensuring smooth progress without delays.

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The proposed budget of 65,000 ADA represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem by delivering a high-impact solution that addresses a significant social issue—child abuse—while demonstrating the power of blockchain technology in the humanitarian sector. Here's how the costs are justified and proportional:

1. Impact and Value to the Ecosystem:

• Real-World Use Case: The project demonstrates a practical application of Cardano’s blockchain technology beyond finance, creating a decentralized platform that protects vulnerable populations. This enhances Cardano’s reputation as a blockchain ecosystem with diverse, impactful use cases.
• Global Reach: The platform will have the ability to scale internationally, helping more victims and attracting a wider range of users to the Cardano network, which will increase engagement, adoption, and trust in the Cardano blockchain.

2. Justification of Costs:

• Development Costs: The costs allocated for blockchain infrastructure, smart contract development, and security audits are based on standard rates for developers in the blockchain industry. Hiring skilled developers and ensuring rigorous security audits are critical to building a secure platform that can handle sensitive information.
• Average blockchain developer rates globally are typically around $100–$150/hour, and we've allocated costs accordingly, focusing on the core technical elements like smart contracts, front-end development, and security.
• Personnel Costs: The project team, including legal consultants, outreach managers, and UI/UX designers, will be compensated based on standard industry rates in our region. The project team is essential to ensuring the platform not only functions well but also complies with legal standards and provides a seamless user experience. The personnel costs reflect competitive rates to secure skilled professionals while remaining efficient in budget allocation.
• Marketing and Outreach: Raising awareness is critical to the platform’s success. Marketing campaigns will ensure the platform reaches its target audience, creating visibility and engagement. The cost reflects a mix of digital marketing and direct outreach efforts.
• Ongoing Maintenance and Operational Costs: These are minimal compared to the potential long-term benefits of operating a decentralized platform. The costs are in line with maintaining a platform that requires regular updates and continuous security enhancements.

3. Cost Comparison and Industry Standards:

• Based on industry research and freelance rates, the costs are aligned with what is typical for blockchain projects. Development rates are proportional to the average wages for skilled developers and consultants in the blockchain and child protection fields, ensuring that we are not overpaying while still securing the right talent.
• Additionally, the Cardano ecosystem will benefit from the open-source nature of the project, which will enable other developers to build on the platform, extending its value and ensuring a long-term return on the initial investment.

4. Long-Term Value:

• Scalability: Once developed, the platform can be expanded to other regions without significant additional costs, allowing it to impact more people and organizations.
• Transparency: Using Cardano’s blockchain for transparency in donation tracking and service allocation will encourage more trust in blockchain-based humanitarian projects, leading to further use cases and collaborations.