Corona Helper
Lots of people are having problems due to the corona virus. There are lots of people who are willing to help and are attempting to organise on makeshift facebook groups. I was hoping that something could be done to connect them more efficiently so we can all get through Corona.
Here is an idea for an app:
* On one side a user can post their need (such as: I am out of pasta/nappies and there are none in the store. Could someone check on my grandma, I have a burst pipe but there is no one around to help) along with their location. * On the other side people who are willing to help can post their location and info such if they have a car or extra supplies * Both users will post if they have been exposed to Corona or not. (this could go on for 12-18 months so people can show if they already have immunity etc) * The users can message each other. * This can be implemented worldwide using post codes/zip codes etc. * Some things like safeguarding and protecting vulnerable people from exploitation will need to be worked out - but I'm sure solutions can be found.
To build this we will need: * Backend Developers (Python/Ruby etc) * Frontend (Javascript) * iOS developers * Android * UX * DevOps * A project manager * Anyone else with skills they can bring to the table.
I've set up a discord server https://discord.gg/YQgZvfr - please join if you have some time to spare and would like to help.
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