Apps Against Abuse

Bright Sky

Bright Sky is a free app which provides support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know. Created in partnership with the UK-based crisis support charity Hestia, Aspirant and Thames Valley Partnership, Bright Sky enables users to locate their nearest support centre, assess the safety of a relationship and access to information about different forms of abuse and how to help a friend that may be affected.

The app is also designed to be used by specialist and non-specialist practitioners and other employers, and for anyone looking for information about issues around domestic abuse such as online safety, stalking and harassment and sexual consent.

Download Bright Sky on the App Store and Google Play

TecSOS

TecSOS is an initiative that seeks to support victims of domestic abuse and other vulnerable people through provision of a specially adapted piece of technology that enables enhanced access to the police in an emergency.

TecSOS was initially developed by the Vodafone Spain Foundation in collaboration with the Spanish Red Cross and the TecSOS Foundation. The programme is currently providing vital protection to victims of domestic violence in five countries: Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Germany and the UK.

Easy Rescue

Easy Rescue is an app designed to support women who have suffered violence and have personal safety concerns. Developed by Vodafone Turkey Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Services, key features include the My Seatmate add-on, which lets women share the route of their journey with chosen contacts and communicate with them with just one click. If the route changes, the contacts will receive an immediate notification. Users can also shake their phone to send an urgent SMS. Other features include a one-click call button to the emergency services, and a directory of information from Violence Prevention Centres.

Gender Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC)

The GBVCC is a 24/7 support service, connecting people affected by domestic violence and abuse to professional social workers that can provide counselling. If the user is in imminent danger, the social worker will use the geo-location feature to track the victim and inform the police. The command centre is accessed via a free emergency USSD code, to ensure that anyone without credit could still access help (a message is sent to the centre and a social worker will immediately call the person back). Skype is a recent addition, letting those with hearing impairments communicate in sign language.

3060 SMS Line

Vodafone Portugal Foundation launched a free of charge SMS Line - 3060 to allow safer, private, communication between domestic violence victims and national technical services.

Nokaneng App

The Nokaneng app informs users in Lesotho about the different forms of gender based violence, their rights and the available support services, as well as protection tools such as a sound alarm and emergency SMS. The app also provides a safe space for conversation, support and advice, including from counsellors linked to the Lapeng Centre – the government’s safe house and one-stop centre for survivors of gender based violence.

Nokeneng is a joint initiative between the Lesotho Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports and Recreation, GenderLinks Lesotho, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Intenationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Vodacom Lesotho and the Vodacom Lesotho Foundation. The app is free to use for anyone on the network – meaning you don’t need credit to access it.

MyAmbar

MyAmbar is an app designed to support victims of sexual violence. Developed by Vodafone Idea Limited, in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation and supported by UN Women and Sayfty Trust, the app helps victims understand and make informed choices about their situation. Alongside an Emergency SOS button, users can access informative content and take a self-risk assessment which will then guide them to appropriate recommendations of professional support.

Meddig Mehet

Meddig Mehet is a platform delivered by Vodafone Hungary Foundation in partnership with Hungarian Interchurch Aid. This online counselling service enables people affected by domestic violence and abuse to access anonymised advice and support from a psychologist, lawyer or a social worker.

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