Tech Sakhi

Tech Sakhi

Tech Sakhi

Empowering Rural Women Against Cybercrimes with Multilingual Support

Project Overview

TechSakhi is a transformative platform dedicated to empowering women, especially from rural areas, against cybercrimes. It offers comprehensive support through awareness programs, immediate assistance, and community engagement, all while emphasizing digital literacy. With multilingual accessibility, TechSakhi ensures inclusivity and provides resources in various languages, adapting to evolving online threats. By fostering a supportive community, it serves as a vital ally in creating safer online environments for women everywhere.

Timeline

Nov - Dec 23

Team

Vijay Gulani

Rahul Singh

Shashank Sharma

Tools

Figma

WordPress

Discipline

User Research

Web Design

Prototyping

Accessibility

problem space

Rural women face cybercrime risks due to limited digital literacy and language barriers.

TechSakhi serves women and LGBTQIA+ individuals from rural and suburban areas.

98% of TechSakhi users rely on mobile devices and may be tech-illiterate.

User Research

Rural Women’s Cybercrime Challenges

Understanding the Demographics

AGE GROUP

18 to 24

Years

Location

India

Rural & Sub-urban

geNDER

Female & LGBTQIA

Education

8th Grade to Graduate

Languages

Hindi, Marathi, English, Tamil, Bangla

Persona's

Sakshi

JOB-FRAUD VICTIM

AGE

23 Years

GENDER

Female

Marital Status

Single

LOCATION

Khed, Ratnagiri

OCCUPATION

Un-employed

BACKGROUND

Sakshi, a recent graduate seeking employment, found a job opportunity online. After applying, she received an offer from a company but was later asked to pay Rs 5000 for a mandatory uniform. Despite paying, her attempts to communicate with the company were ignored, leaving her concerned and unanswered.

NEEDS & GOALS

Secure Employment

Avoid Scams

Seek Guidance

PAIN POINTS

Scammed, Financial Loss

Fear, Trust Issues

Limited Knowledge

Laxmi

HARRASSMENT VICTIM

AGE

23 Years

GENDER

Female

Marital Status

Single

LOCATION

Durgapur, West Bengal

OCCUPATION

Customer support officer

BACKGROUND

Laxmi, a call center representative in Durgapur, West Bengal, faced a distressing situation when her ex-boyfriend threatened to share her private images on social media during her commute home. Overwhelmed with fear and unsure of whom to turn to, she was deeply concerned about the potential damage to her and her family's reputation.

NEEDS & GOALS

Ensure Safety

Prevent Privacy Violations

Seek Legal, Emotional Support

PAIN POINTS

Fear, Anxiety

Lack of Support

Privacy, Reputation Concerns

Siddhi

FINANCIAL FRAUD VICTIM

AGE

32 Years

GENDER

Female

Marital Status

Married

LOCATION

Jodhpur, Rajasthan

OCCUPATION

Self-Employed

BACKGROUND

Siddhi, a boutique owner in Jodhpur, recently ordered clothing for her store from a seemingly legitimate website with attractive prices. However, she became suspicious when she received a confirmation email from an unfamiliar address and noticed the site lacked customer reviews and essential contact information.

NEEDS & GOALS

Avoid Online Scams

Identify Fake Websites

E-commerce, Net-banking Safety

PAIN POINTS

Fear, Trust Issues

Financial Loss,

Guidance

Wire - Framing

Rural Women’s Cybercrime Challenges

Wireframing for TechSakhi involves creating detailed, low-fidelity designs to map out the user interface and interactions. These wireframes serve as a visual blueprint, illustrating the layout, structure, and functionality of key features. This stage focuses on organizing content and navigation to ensure a user-friendly experience, laying the foundation for a more refined and effective cybersecurity platform.

Final Design

Bringing Tech Sakhi to Life

The final design of TechSakhi integrates user feedback and research insights to create an intuitive, accessible platform for rural women. It features a clean, user-friendly interface with multilingual support, ensuring ease of navigation and inclusivity. The design emphasizes key functionalities such as educational resources, immediate support, and community engagement, all while addressing cybercrime challenges effectively. This polished solution aims to empower users and provide a safer online experience.

call to actions

language change button

Panic Button

Enable easy access with universal

Call & Message buttons for

seamless navigation.