Your Umbrella is a mobile application thanks to which people exposed to situations related to domestic violence can obtain support and reliable information. In addition to educational materials, the application provides access to a database of organizations offering support.
The application also allows you to send information about violent events for possible later use and the ability to contact a previously configured email address or the ability to quickly dial an emergency phone.
In order to ensure the discretion of using the application – the official and visible part of the application is the summary of weather data relevant to the location.
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Learn how Your Umbrella ensures user safety and discretion, and where to seek free help in crisis situations.
The application appears and functions as a standard weather forecast widget. Only upon using a secret gesture or button is the protected support and SOS interface unlocked.
For safety and discretion, the app disguises itself on your phone as a neutral weather forecast widget with a weather icon. If you cannot find „Your Umbrella” on your home screen after downloading from Google Play, check your installed applications list for a weather app or open it directly from the Google Play Store.
Yes, Your Umbrella is 100% free with no ads, tracking, or in-app purchases, co-financed by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme of the European Union.
The app is engineered for discretion: it produces no revealing push notifications and keeps notes secure without saving them to the device public photo gallery.
Yes, Your Umbrella serves as a discreet panic button app. Inside the protected area, an emergency SOS button allows immediate, silent dialing of the 112 emergency number or local helplines and alerts trusted contacts without drawing the attention of an abusive individual.
Your Umbrella is a rapid crisis tool. When navigating relationship abuse, trauma, or emotional crisis, working with an accredited therapist is essential. We recommend vetted, fully confidential centers:
This project was funded by the European Union’s Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014–2020).
Technological concept and execution of Your Umbrella app:
