RESEARCH ARTICLE
DONAPP: A Centralized Platform for Bridging the Gap between Donors and Recipients
Shilpi Singh1, Saurabh Sambhav1, Vinayakumar Ravi4, *, Apurva Arya1, Tahani Jaser Alahmadi5, *, Prabhishek Singh2, Manoj Diwakar3
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2024Volume: 18
E-location ID: e18744346291388
Publisher ID: e18744346291388
DOI: 10.2174/0118744346291388240222102230
Article History:
Received Date: 12/12/2023Revision Received Date: 09/02/2024
Acceptance Date: 13/02/2024
Electronic publication date: 05/03/2024
Collection year: 2024
open-access license: This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License (CC-BY 4.0), a copy of which is available at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode. This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
Background
This work proposes the development of a donation application to tackle the lack of awareness regarding local NGOs, orphanages, shelter homes, and hospitals in need of donations. The aim is to bridge the gap between donors and recipients by creating a centralized platform that facilitates communication and streamlines the donation process.
Objectives
The primary objective of the application is to connect donors with recipients efficiently and effectively. Specific features include location-based search, push notifications for urgent donation needs, user profiles to track donation history and preferences, and information on the impact of donations and the organizations involved.
Methodology
The development process involves designing and implementing various features to ensure user-friendly navigation and seamless interaction. Incorporating location-based services, push notification systems, and robust user profile management are key aspects of the methodology.
Results
To test the effectiveness of DONAPP, we conduct simple, informal user surveys that are provided to various stakeholders. These surveys are designed to assess the app in both an objective and subjective manner. The survey results show that the proposed donation application has the potential to significantly increase donation rates and save lives by connecting donors with recipients. Enhanced transparency and trust-building mechanisms, such as providing information on donation impact and participating organizations, contribute to the effectiveness of the application.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the development of this donation application addresses the critical issue of lack of awareness and inefficiency in the donation process. By leveraging technology to connect donors with recipients, the application aims to foster a culture of giving and contributing to positive social impact.
