GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - To decrease the mortality rate of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, Georgian Debbie Pijoos, founder of God Cares International, and her team have developed a world-first GBV response app.
The app, God Cares GBV, was launched at a prestigious event at the Oubaai Hotel on Thursday 31 March.
It was introduced by IT developer involved with God Cares, Matthew Bellas. The app is currently undergoing the last of the developmental phases and should be live in about two weeks if all goes according to plan.
During a recent survey done by God Cares International in George, Great Brak River, Mossel Bay, Melkhoutfontein, Oudtshoorn, Uniondale and Albertinia, 10 625 households were visited and interviews conducted, after which a comprehensive report was compiled.
About 130 people attended the launch. Photos: Kristy Kolberg
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