Why do we build #Tech2Protect?
The experience of trauma is universal. Access to support is not.
Globally, 8 billion people will experience trauma in their lifetime, and yet 93% of people in crisis are left without adequate care. When they seek help, they face immense barriers: cost, stigma, language, and critical workforce shortages block access.
Our trauma-informed tools, Ruth and SafeConnect, break down barriers to crisis support without replacing human care. They help individuals navigate and identify crises and strengthen the capacity of organizations to reach those in need.
Established upon a foundation of the lived experience of violence survivors and advocates, and the expertise of technologists, The Parasol Cooperative builds tools that are both radically empathetic and technologically robust.
What's possible when tech protects?
In just one year of launching our flagship product, Ruth, The Parasol Cooperative has enabled:
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679,000+ private crisis support interactions
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85+ languages across 147 countries
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92% product helpfulness rating
This is what's possible when we build #Tech2Protect.
In collaboration with frontline organizations like the National Domestic Violence Hotline, we're rolling out tools that uphold privacy, mitigate risk, and bring safety within reach.
And we can do more, together.
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