78% of PeacePlayers participants drifted away from the sport and community after completing the program. This project aims to address this issue by fostering ongoing community engagement and creating a platform for alumni, basketball enthusiasts, and community organizers to connect and collaborate.

Facilitate reconnection among PeacePlayers alumni.

Foster a vibrant network for individuals passionate about basketball and peace.

Provide real-time updates on events, tournaments, and activities to keep the community engaged.

Target Audience:

• PeacePlayers Alumni: Individuals who have participated in the PeacePlayers program and want to remain engaged with the community.

• Basketball Enthusiasts: People passionate about basketball and interested in participating in local games.

• Community Organizers: Organizations and individuals working in the field of sports and community engagement.

User Testing & Feedback:

• Preference for earth tones and calming color schemes.

• Interest in live-streaming options for those who can’t join in person.

• Desire for the ability to host different sports beyond basketball.

• Positive reception of in-app games to enhance user experience.

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Developed an app that allows users to create and explore events/meetups, find friends on a map, and send direct messages. The app provides an engaging platform for PeacePlayers alumni and basketball enthusiasts to stay connected, participate in community activities, and continue their journey towards social cohesion.

Outcome:

• Created an intuitive app allowing users to create and explore events and meetups.

• Enhanced community engagement by providing real-time updates and a platform for ongoing interaction.

• Implemented features like event creation, friend location tracking on maps, and direct messaging to foster a connected and active community.

Final Features:

• Create Events/Meetups: Users can easily set up new basketball meetups.

• Explore Events/Meetups: Discover and join upcoming community events.

• Find Friends on Map: Locate and connect with friends in the area.

• Direct Messaging: Communicate directly with other users within the app.

• Explore & Feed: Personalized event feed to follow friends’ activities and find relevant events.

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