Smart Protection. Real-Time Alerts. Safer Communities.

Informal settlements are vibrant centers of life, culture, and resilience—but they also face unique and persistent safety challenges. From crime and gender-based violence to fires and health emergencies, the risks are often intensified by a lack of infrastructure and formal services.

At Neftaly, we believe that technology should work for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. That’s why we are pioneering the use of affordable wearable technology to enhance personal and community safety in informal settlements.

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Understanding the Safety Challenges

In densely populated informal communities, residents—especially women, children, and the elderly—often live in environments where:

• Emergency services are delayed or inaccessible
• Street lighting is poor or non-existent
• Households face threats like fires, break-ins, or domestic violence
• Many incidents go unreported due to fear or lack of access to help

These conditions call for innovative, accessible tools that empower people to protect themselves and support each other.

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Neftaly’s Wearable Safety Technology Solutions

Neftaly is introducing low-cost, discreet, and durable wearable tech designed specifically for life in informal settlements.

⌚ 1. Panic Button Wristbands & Neck Tags

• One-touch emergency alert system
• Sends real-time GPS location to local responders or community watch
• Can be customized for GBV survivors, elderly residents, or children

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• Monitor heart rate, body temperature, and movement
• Useful for chronic illness patients, pregnant women, and the elderly
• Integrated with SMS alerts to caregivers or local clinics in emergencies

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• Heat and smoke detection functionality
• Trigger alarms or alerts if the user is at risk in high-temperature environments
• Ideal for crowded informal housing areas prone to fires

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Integrated with Neftaly Community Safety Networks

The true power of wearable tech lies in its integration with community-based safety initiatives:

• Linked to Neftaly emergency response teams or community policing forums
• Backed by localized alert hubs with solar-powered receivers
• Training for residents on how to use and respond to wearable tech alerts
• Partnerships with health and emergency services for rapid escalation

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Benefits of Wearable Tech in Informal Settlements

✅ Real-time response to violence, fires, or health crises
✅ Empowerment of vulnerable groups through autonomy and access
✅ Data-driven insights for targeted safety interventions
✅ Community cohesion, with shared responsibility for safety
✅ Low cost and low maintenance, designed for informal living conditions

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Pilot Impact Snapshot

• 300+ women and youth equipped with panic alert wearables in high-risk zones
• 40% faster community response times in pilot areas
• Improved reporting of incidents to local authorities and support services
• Positive feedback on feelings of safety and autonomy, especially among young women

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Scalable and Customizable for Local Contexts

Our wearable technology model is:

✅ Affordable – Subsidized or community-funded
✅ Adaptable – Configurable for health, safety, or fire risk use
✅ Inclusive – Designed with user input, in local languages
✅ Scalable – From individual households to entire settlements

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Partner with Neftaly to Expand Wearable Safety Solutions

Neftaly is actively seeking collaboration with:

• Donors and foundations supporting urban safety and innovation
• Technology partners for development and scaling
• Local governments and service providers
• Community-based organizations for grassroots rollout

Together, we can bring the power of wearable safety tech to those who need it most.

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