LANA Covid Help

Many people need help during the Corona crises, but are not tech-savvy. A phone bot will help to enter their contact information. Volunteers can use a map to see where help is needed.

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Inspiration

Many people lack essential resources like food and medicine during the Corona crises. There are already approaches to help with this problem, but they require at least some technical knowledge (like installing an app, going to a website), that many of the elderly (one of the most vulnerable demographics) do not have.

What it does

We implemented a phone bot, where elderly people can call when they need something, e.g. food. On the other hand, volunteers can see on a map where something is needed. This way, even people who are not technically inclined can use modern technology to get help.

The LANA Covid Help line can be reached at +1 833-364-6929

The map can be seen here: link

How we built it

We mainly used AWS technologies: AWS Connect, AWS Lex, AWS Lambda (Python), then React.js for the frontend, and Pelias for Geocoding.

Challenges we ran into

Voice recognition needs more work.

Accomplishments that we are proud of

Being able to get everything working end-to-end in only three days with three people

What we learned

We enjoyed learning new technologies like AWS Lex and AWS Connect.

What's next for LANA Covid Help

Improve Voice recognition, better UI

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