NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )–2023. March 9–
The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and the Vodafone Americas Foundation today announced the US launch of Bright Sky, the latest digital resource available to support anyone concerned about or experiencing domestic violence. A free, safe and easy-to-use mobile app and website, Bright Sky connects those affected by domestic violence with practical information to educate, recognize warning signs and provide life-saving information and features to respond to domestic violence – while providing a safe route to support .
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The Bright Sky app, now available in the United States, provides education and resources to victims of domestic/intimate partner violence and their loved ones. (Photo: Business Wire)
According to the CDC, more than ten million adults in the United States experience domestic violence each year. throughout his life, and on an average day, nearly 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines across the country. Additionally, the American Psychological Association estimates that victims of intimate partner violence lose 8,000,000 paid work days each year, equivalent to more than 32,000 full-time jobs.
“Domestic violence is a public health issue that affects more than 10 million women, men and children in the United States each year, and we see firsthand its daily impact and devastation,” said Nicole Molinaro, president and CEO of the Women’s Center. & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. “The Bright Sky app will play an important role in providing a safe way to support those affected by domestic violence and those who may be concerned that a loved one, friend or colleague is being abused. By offering an array of accessible risk analysis tools, life-saving safety and planning resources, and connections to help and hope, Bright Sky will positively impact the lives of many,” added Molinaro.
Launched in the US with support from NO MORE, DomesticShelters.org and Aspirant, Bright Sky is the only multinational domestic violence support mobile app available. The Bright Sky app, which can be downloaded on iOS or Android or accessed from the website, allows users to:
- Identify the types and signs of domestic violence
- Assess the safety of their relationship, friend or loved one
- You can get information about different forms of abuse and how you can help your friend
- Find local resources and support services.
“I find the Bright Sky app to be a key tool for those in abusive relationships. Overall, I think the app is a big step forward for anyone going through any type of abuse and it creates an opportunity for them to get help so they’re not alone,” shared an anonymous survivor.
“The Vodafone Americas Foundation believes that technology and connectivity are fundamental to solving the most pressing problems in our global and local communities,” said June Sugiyama, director of the Vodafone Americas Foundation. “At the heart of our mission is to create and invest in partnerships committed to using technology to empower women and girls and the local communities where our employees live and work.”
Bright Sky was founded in 2018 by the Vodafone Group Foundation and the UK-based crisis relief organization Hestia. With the US launch, Vodafone Group Foundation has now expanded the app to 13 countries, including Albania, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, South Africa and the United States. Kingdom.
The app will be officially launched in the United States as part of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 2023), a UN-sponsored global meeting to identify challenges and set global standards for gender equality and rights. women and girls. Bright Sky will be highlighted as the latest resource available to those affected by domestic violence at the March 9 panel session:
The role of technology in eradicating gender-based violence
Date/Time: March 9, 2023 – 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET
Church headquarters of the United Nations
777 United Nations Plaza (corner of 44th St. and 1st Ave.), 11th floor
New York, NY
About the organizations:
Women’s Center and Shelter, Greater Pittsburgh
The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh (WC&S) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to end domestic violence and create safe spaces for help, healing and hope. Founded in 1974, WC&S was one of the first six domestic violence programs in the United States and has served Allegheny County, Pennsylvania for nearly 50 years. WC&S is the county’s largest domestic violence agency, offering comprehensive emergency and longer-term services to domestic violence survivors and their children to support their safety and recovery.
Vodafone Americas Foundation
For over ten years, the Vodafone Foundation has used technology to connect more than 1.5 million people affected by domestic violence, abuse and hate crime with advice, support and education in the belief that technology can make a difference in people’s lives. The Vodafone Americas Foundation invests in innovation to empower women and create positive and sustainable change in their communities around the world, with the goal of driving change for girls in four key areas – human dignity, strong voices, fulfillment of potential and the economy. Vitality. As part of Vodafone’s global network of 22 foundations, the Vodafone Foundation uses connectivity to change lives and tackle the world’s most pressing problems. It was founded in 1991 with the simple mission of investing in the communities where Vodafone operates. Today, the charity connects people and ideas with technology and funding to help those already doing good work achieve results faster, more cost-effectively and with greater social impact. . Through its Connecting for Good strategy, the philanthropic arm of Vodafone Group PLC works with other charities and NGOs to create solutions that drive long-term sustainable change and improve 480 million lives by 2025.
NOT MORE
The aim of the NO MORE Foundation is to eliminate domestic violence and sexual harassment by raising awareness, encouraging action and encouraging culture change. With more than 1,400 allied organizations and state, local, and international chapters, NO MORE sparks local activism and encourages everyone—women and men, youth and adults, from all walks of life—to be part of the solution. The Foundation creates and provides free public awareness campaigns, educational resources and community organizing tools to anyone who wants to prevent and prevent violence. First launched in 2013, NO MORE has brought together the largest coalition of advocacy groups, service providers, government agencies, corporations, universities, communities and individuals, all under a common brand and a unifying symbol that supports a world free of violence. The NO MORE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit www.NOMORE.org and contact us at [email protected]
DomesticShelters.org
DomesticShelters.org, a service of Theresa’s Fund, was created to increase awareness of the support available to survivors of domestic violence and to make it faster and easier for victims of domestic violence and their friends/family members, as well as program and shelter providers, to quickly find services and information that best suit their location, language and needs. The website also has helpful articles on domestic violence statistics, signs and cycles of abuse, housing services, emergency services, legal and financial services, support groups for women, children and families, and more.
Aspirant
Aspirants partner with business leaders to implement practical solutions to their most critical strategic, technology and talent challenges. Our collaborative teams apply industry and functional expertise to help our clients achieve sustainable results.
We also strive to make a meaningful impact in the community by raising awareness of domestic violence and supporting survivors through our Connection of Hope program. Our work on Bright Skies is central to this campaign. Since Bright Sky was founded in 2015, Aspirant’s technology experts have worked closely with the Vodafone Foundation and the Thames Valley Partnership to add functionality and expand the international reach of the app and website.
For more information about Bright Sky, Connection of Hope or Aspirant’s professional services, please email us. We want to hear from you.
Thames Valley Partnership
The Thames Valley Partnership brings people and organizations together to create safer and stronger communities. Over 26 years old, the charity Thames Valley Partnership specializes in providing long-term solutions to crime and social exclusion, leading and developing technology-based resources for survivors of abuse and providing remote trauma-informed domestic abuse training.
The Thames Valley Partnership is leading the global rollout of the Bright Sky App. With the support of the Vodafone Foundation, Bright Sky is available in 13 countries worldwide. For more information on global expansion contact [email protected]
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