
Language
TypeScript
Tool Type
API, Web app
License
The MIT License
Version
1.0.0
Chayn

Chayn is a global nonprofit organization that offers online resources designed to support survivors of gender-based violence. Their tools are accessible, intersectional, and grounded in an understanding of trauma, focused on helping those facing domestic and sexual violence. Chayn provides support in multiple languages and formats, allowing victims and survivors to access the information and resources necessary for their recovery and empowerment, promoting meaningful change in their lives and in the community at large.
Chayn addresses the need for accessible and supportive resources for survivors of gender-based violence. It offers tools and services designed to support healing and provide trauma-informed help, which is vital for survivors seeking resources and support in their recovery process.
Secure User Access: Ensures privacy and protection of user data, crucial for sensitive topics like gender-based violence. Multilingual Support: Offers resources in various languages, catering to a global audience and ensuring inclusivity. Scalable Architecture: Utilizes Ruby on Rails and Node.js with NestJS for backend operations, supporting a growing number of users without compromising performance. Interactive Front-End Interface: Built with React and Next.js, providing an intuitive and user-friendly experience for survivors and allies. Comprehensive Resource Library: Hosts a wide range of informational materials and tools, tailored to assist survivors in their healing process. Automated Testing and Continuous Integration/Deployment: Maintains high-quality standards and facilitates regular updates and enhancements. Containerization Using Docker: Ensures consistency across development, testing, and production environments, enhancing reliability. Data Privacy Compliance: Adheres to strict data protection regulations, safeguarding sensitive user information. Community Engagement Features: Facilitates interaction and support among survivors, creating a network of solidarity and assistance. Customizable User Experience: Allows personalization of content and resources based on individual user needs and preferences. Responsive Design: Ensures accessibility across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops, reaching users in different contexts. Real-Time Analytics and Reporting: Provides insights into user engagement and resource effectiveness, aiding in continuous improvement.
Utiliza Ruby on Rails: this framework is used for server-side operations, emphasizing convention over configuration. Leverages Node.js and NestJS to build scalable and high-performance applications. Employs React and Next.js in the frontend, ensuring efficient server-side rendering. Integrates TypeScript to enhance code reliability with static typing. Containerizes with Docker to ensure consistent environments. Automates testing with Jest and Cypress, and streamlines processes with CI/CD.

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The image displays Chayn resources on toxic relationships, sexual trauma, mental wellness, online safety, legal rights, self-compassion, LGBTQIA+ resources, financial independence, and supporting loved ones.

This image shows a webpage from Chayn, providing resources and support written by survivors and experts for individuals seeking help with relationship issues and online safety.

Chayn's page with purple background. Text: "PROJECTS. Chayn empowers gender violence survivors with online resources. They're informed, intersectional, multilingual, and feminist". There's a drawing of a person writing at a desk.
Global nonprofit organization offering free resources and tools for healing to survivors of abuse and trauma.
Article describing the integration of GitHub into Chayn open source projects.
Summary of Chayn's first open source technology volunteer program, highlighting collaboration and empowerment through technology.
