Real-time shelter matching to keep kids safe from night arrests in Conakry
Children as young as 5-12 years old are surviving on the streets of Conakry at night, resulting in traumatic arrests by children's court patrols
HavenMatch allows social workers and volunteers to quickly find and book available beds in night shelters for street children. The app sends alerts about upcoming patrols based on historical patterns and suggests the nearest safe haven. Families receive SMS updates when their child is safe, reducing trauma and enabling faster reunification.
Impoverished Guinean families and vulnerable children aged 5-12 living on urban streets in Conakry
Hyper-local patrol schedule database combined with offline-first design and weather-triggered risk alerts specifically built for Conakry's children's court system.
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Live map and list of shelters with current bed counts updated by on-site managers
Photo + basic info capture for new street children with one-tap templates
Push notifications when patrols are likely in the user's area based on schedule
One-tap SMS to registered family contacts when a child reaches safety
Full functionality without internet with automatic cloud sync when connected
Visual map of high-risk zones, shelters, and active volunteers
Dispatch nearby volunteers for pickup and safe transport
Monthly reports on placements, repeat cases, and success metrics
Full app support in French and local Susu language
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| full_name | text | Yes |
| role | text | No |
| org_name | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| latitude | text | No |
| longitude | text | No |
| total_beds | int | No |
| available_beds | int | No |
| manager_id | uuid | No |
| updated_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| given_name | text | Yes |
| age | int | Yes |
| photo_url | text | Yes |
| notes | text | Yes |
| family_phone | text | Yes |
| created_by | uuid | No |
| last_seen_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| child_id | uuid | No |
| shelter_id | uuid | No |
| check_in | timestamp | No |
| check_out | timestamp | Yes |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/shelters/nearbyReturns shelters within 5km with live availability
/api/childrenCreate new child profile with photo upload
/api/placementsBook child into shelter and trigger notifications
/api/alertsGet active patrol and risk alerts for current location
/api/sms/notifySend family notification (rate limited)
10 placements per month
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| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 95 | 9% | $299 | $3,588 |
| Month 6 | 680 | 14% | $3,332 | $39,984 |
Real-time shelter beds and patrol alerts for social workers in Conakry. Stop traumatic arrests tonight.
Partner with 3 established Conakry NGOs (e.g. those working with UNICEF Guinea or local child protection groups) offering free Pro access for 90 days in exchange for co-creation workshops and video testimonials. Attend weekly community meetings in Kaloum and Matam districts to demonstrate the tool to grassroots women's associations who rescue children. Present pilot results directly to the Children's Court and Ministry of Social Action to secure endorsement and first paid government-adjacent contracts.
Powerful case management
Far too expensive and desktop-oriented for Guinean field workers
Mobile-first, offline, patrol-specific alerts at $35/month
Strong data collection
No real-time matching or alerts
Live shelter inventory and immediate action workflows
Localized patrol pattern database becomes more accurate with every placement, creating data advantage. Network effects from connected shelters and NGOs in Conakry.
Rapid mobile adoption in Guinea urban centers combined with growing international pressure on West African governments to reduce child institutionalization and street arrests.
Sensitive child data privacy violations
Local legal review with Guinean child protection lawyers, strict consent flows, data minimization
Low digital literacy among target users
In-person training programs and voice-guided UI
Difficulty reaching first paying customers
Heavy focus on free pilots that demonstrate clear ROI in reduced arrests
Success: 75% confirm patrol trauma as top pain and willingness to use mobile tool
Success: Minimum 65 successful safe placements and 75% retention
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