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Mobile App Development for SAFE SPACE SOCIAL MEDIA APP

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InPower
InPower
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Razan Talebian
Razan Talebian She / Her
Founder, CEO
(35)
1
Preferred learners
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
Categories
UI design UX design Other Mobile app development Software development
Skills
mobile application development communication conflict resolution java (programming language) social intelligence javascript (programming language) social media psychology research teaching
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

We are INPOWER. Let's break it down to make sense since there's nothing quite like it.

  • We're a new social media app (for women and those who identify as non-binary)
  • You could compare us to if Facebook Groups, Instagram, and Etsy made a baby
  • The mission is simple: our transactions are with respect and kindness


InPower is set to make the first safe space social media platform ever existing. Our volunteers, behavioural psychologists and members understand that cyberbullying comes from people not having SOCIALLY INTELLIGENT SKILLS (or any unhealthy communication skills for that matter). Yep, it all roots back to our experiences and environment growing up. Social media has given these people no filter to tear others down with no online etiquette or consequences since they can make multiple accounts after being banned hundreds of times.


We decided to create a truly independent network after having an online support group with over 30 thousand members all pledging to be supportive and kind to one another by preaching healthy communication. With all of the support, we know we can do it on a mass scale.


So how do we do it?


Before a member can join specific groups, they need to acquire "badges". These are done by short educational videos or short articles with questions, teaching basic social intelligent skills. These members have these on their profile as a "badge of honour," meaning if they are showing anything other than these skills, that badge will be removed and they'll need to go through more resources to gain it back.


Here's an example - if a member wants to join a high-risk group that is political or where many have strong views, they'll need to get their Conflict Resolution Badge. Our behavioural psychologists or researchers will create these educational modules for members to get. After that, there's really only ONE HEALTHY WAY to communicate so our mission is met through our members with respect and kindness. If that member struggles to use that skill, that badge will be taken away, all those groups that require that badge will be removed from their account and they will have to go through a second part of educational modules to strengthen that skill if they are serious about being in a group like that. Yeah, there is a bit of a vetting process, but those who are serious about growing and making meaningful connections are who we are looking for.


We have a lot more features that we need to add so we would like to collaborate with students to create our InPower 2.0 version.


This will involve several different steps for the students, including:

  • Familiarizing themselves with our platform, products and services.
  • Familiarizing themselves with the features we would like to re-implement in the adapted version.
  • Recreating features for our 2.0 version.
  • Recommending ways to minimize the challenges of app porting.

Bonus steps in the process would also include:

  • Testing the new app.
What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Familiarity with our platform, products and services
  • Familiarity with the features of our apps
  • Re-creation of important app features
  • Recommendation of ways to simplify app adaptation
  • NODE JS AND JAVA SCRIPT

Bonus steps would include:

  • Testing the new app

Final deliverables should include

  • A final report.
  • A presentation.
How will you support learners in completing the project?

Students will connect directly with us for mentorship throughout the project. We will be able to provide answers to questions such as:

  • Our platform, products and services
  • Input on choices, problems or anything else the students might encounter.
Supported causes
Good health and well-being
About the company

Established in 2014, InPower was a Facebook group fostering women and non-binary individuals grappling with instances of harassment or bullying, and seeking a safe and supportive online environment. InPower has garnered substantial traction, evidenced by an impressive user base exceeding 30,000 on its Facebook group. This user constituency forms a pivotal foundation for InPower's overarching mission to extend assistance and solidarity to those seeking refuge within its digital enclave. Nowadays, InPower is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to fostering a safe and supportive online environment for women and non-binary individuals. The organization is proud to announce the upcoming launch of a dedicated app that will serve as a support platform and a digital safe space. With this new app, InPower aims to enhance its mission by providing a more streamlined and accessible avenue for individuals seeking assistance and solidarity. The objective is to create a vibrant and nurturing community where women and non-binary folks can connect, share experiences, and find strength in unity. The app will offer a range of features designed to facilitate meaningful interactions, including forums, chat functionalities, and resources tailored to address the unique challenges faced by its users.

We are an alternative social media app for those who have suffered abuse, harassment, trolls, flaming, and other forms of cyberbullying and looking to be part of a safe space online where members put in the work to illuminate unhealthy communication and misinformation. Depending on which group you'd like to join, our members need to be educated on important topics and information so we keep our communities a safe space (History of Homophobia, Conflict Resolution, Black Lives Matter movement, etc). This can vary from important things happening in the world today or social etiquette/intelligence resources. We strive to have the highest standards of healthy and respectful communication compared to any social media platform existing today.

You can think of it like a wellness oasis - not just a social media platform. From peer-to-peer self development workshops, one-on-one counselling, and online education, we are a one-stop platform for anyone looking to grow, heal, and learn. We ultimately want our members to get to a place where they can receive love, and give it back to the universe. Teaming up with behavioural psychologists for our foundational badges to join groups contributes significantly to cultivating a safer and more supportive online space for women and non-binary individuals. These badges educate members on healthy communication skills, such as: Empathy, Conflict Resolution, Perspective Taking, and much more. This allows our members to know they are part of sub communities and groups with other members who share the same communication skills as them, cultivating a safer space online.

We have teamed up with behavioural psychologists to educate members on the psychology on why someone would be struggling in social or emotional skills. On InPower we give positive reinforcement, making our members know it is not their fault if these skills are weak, and that it has been rooted from our traumas and absent resources growing up. Providing an educational space where members can reflect, heal, and grow, and providing a community space where members can practice their skills of support, empathy, and connection, is our mission and belief that will change cyber bullying once and for all!