Welcome to Her Map, a project born at McHacks 12 to empower women by creating a safety network of experiences and resources. Think of it as your personal guide to navigate the city with confidence and reassurance, featuring resources for shelters, clinics and more alongside success stories of women just like you! 💡🌍
- Tag spots: Mark and share places where you felt secure, welcomed, or supported.
- Examples: Well-lit streets, cozy women-friendly cafes, or even clean and accessible restrooms.
- Real talk: Add reviews, notes, and safety ratings.
- Learn from others: See what’s safe and avoid the sketchy spots.
- Find what you need: Women-focused resources (like shelters and gyms), and more.
- Good vibes only: Share uplifting moments from your journey.
- Examples: A stranger’s act of kindness, a great conversation, or just a spot that made your day.
Her Map is built with a modern and robust tech stack to ensure performance, scalability, and a seamless user experience:
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
- Backend & Hosting: Vercel
- Infrastructure: Docker and Terraform
Her Map is designed to be user-friendly. Here’s how to get started:
- Visit our Website:
- Start Mapping:
- Explore, pin, and share locations instantly!
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📌 Add a Pin:
- Tap a location on the map to drop a pin.
- Fill in details like category, a resource, and story.
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🔍 Review Locations:
- Check out pins dropped by other users.
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🎯 Filter for Type of Content:
- Use filters to see stories or resources.
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💬 Share Positivity:
- Add an inspirational note to your favourite spots.
- Browse feel-good stories from the community.
We’re all about respect and community vibes! To keep Her Map fun and safe, we ask everyone to:
- 🤗 Be kind and respectful in your reviews and notes.
- 🔍 Keep it real—no false or misleading info, please.
- 🙅♀️ Respect privacy. No personal details about others.
Her Map was inspired by the simple yet powerful act of sisterhood, bringing together women, uplifting women, and giving quick access to resources women may need most. At McHacks, we came together to build something meaningful for ALL women 💖
We’re here to prove that technology + community = empowerment. Uplifting and guiding each other, One pin at a time 🌍✨
Want to make Her Map even better? Join us!
- Report Bugs: Spot something weird? Let us know.
- Suggest Features: Have a cool idea? We’d love to hear it.
- Spread the Word: Share Her Map with your friends!
We’d love to hear from you! Whether it’s feedback, questions, or just saying hi:
- Email: support@hermap.com
- Website: www.hermap.com
A huge thank you to McHacks 12 community for inspiring us to build Her Map in 24 hours. To everyone who contributes, shares, and supports—this is your map, your safety, your community.
Her Map was made by 3 women in McGill University's Software Engineering Co-op program.
Gracie Diabo (U2), Janelle Tam (U1), Malak Oualid (U1)
Her Map: Because every woman deserves to feel safe and supported, wherever she goes. 🌟
