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TrustFlag

Modern Cooperation for NGOs

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The Problem

Conflicts of Command

Up to 40-50 NGOs operating in the same area

Egoism / Corruption
Currently using WhatsApp with limited network
No budget for custom software solutions

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Impact

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Critical to successful implementation is user adoption�Marketing the following core tenets to ensure the costs of not joining outweigh the current industry social barriers to entry of egoism and fear.

Don’t jeopardize limited funding

Lost Money

Six months of planning can instantly become irrelevant

Lost Effort

Reduces risk to human and animal life

Lost Lives

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Example: RISS

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Regional Information Sharing Systems are in the United States to help avoid blue-on-blue
Centralized pyramid of trust
Minimal information shared to reduce risk

of jeopardizing any operation

Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center

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The Solution

A mobile and web app for operations flagging

Closed system
Made anonymously
Made safely
Lightweight & Web-based
More efficient use of time
Auditable search logs

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TrustFlag Walk-thru

Criteria:

Name
License Plate
Location (Town, City, Province)
Phone Number
Duration of Flag

Features:

Email Relay - no public information
Secure - AWS, encrypted
Invite only

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNxkzWBMfG8

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User Validation Levels

Security & Trust

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NGO Leadership

Prequalified NGOs form the governing board & administration of TrustFlag

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Transparency International

Secondary independent validation organization

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TrustFlag Users

NGO Member Organizations

NGO Leadership

Prequalified NGOs form the administration of TrustFlag:

Invite new members
Qualify applicants
Delete accounts
Certified/ex-LE personnel only
Limited to 2-3 per org
Can promote NGOs into Leadership
Reference checks

Transparency International

Secondary independent validation organization

Investigates smaller and newer NGOs
Trusted anti-corruption organization already researching the relevant areas

TrustFlag Users

NGO Member Organizations:

Add Flags
Input Contact Info
New Password �every six months
Delete Flags
View Flag Contact Information

The HPN - Humanitarian Practice Network and ELHRA - recommend the following for qualifying organizations:

Self-evaluation against an agreed set of standards and criteria.
A peer review visit by a team selected and trained by a certification body, which reviews the evidence, visits premises, interviews staff and other stakeholders and produces an assessment report, including recommendations.
An external review by the certification body of the evidence and recommendations against key criteria, which results in a judgement that is formally communicated back to the organisation (similar to an external audit).
https://odihpn.org/magazine/ngo-certification-time-to-bite-the-bullet/

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Opportunities for the Future

Version 2:

Advanced Search
Translation
Two Factor Authentication
Decentralized Trust System

Beyond Wildlife Conservation:

Deforestation
Human Trafficking
Drug Trafficking
Animal Abuse
Corrupt Industries

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Thank you

Any questions?

Alex

Francis

Andreea

Doug

Sam

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Appendix

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User Flow

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