What am I?

AINO is a conversational Artificial Intelligence tool for providing psycho-social support and guidance to victims of intimate partner violence, gender-based violence and promoting sexual and reproductive health.

AINO is community build in collaboration with IPV survivors, professionals, strategic partner Hyvinpitely and NGOs Felm Suomen Lähetysseura, Nicehearts ry, Naisten Linja, Kynnys ry, and United Nations Technology and Innovation Lab (UNTIL).

Feedback from test users

I think AINO has pretty comprehensive information, really diverse information from the form of violence to getting help. Looks like, after learning how to use this, chat would be a great help to many.
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
We could also show in violence peer groups how to use AINO!
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
I also tried AINO. This will be a great opportunity for women! The questions are good and there is always a comment after the question.
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
Thank you! Good questions and comforting comments.
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
Hey, chat worked well and fast.
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
Really good questions!
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
This is an awesome and valuable tool! The bot doesn't only ask questions but it also educates the potential victims as to what is considered abusive behaviour and what are the signs to look out for. Thank you for creating this!
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
Many thanks for clarifying that situations I used to find "normal behaviour" are actually types of violence! This was definitely an eye opener to realise i am being psychologically abused.
Test user
Test user
Good query, important things. I have been in therapy for years but these have never been said out loud nor asked.
Test user
Test user
Extremely good query. It's really good that you're telling me what violence is. Emotional comments are comforting, there was a feeling that the "right person" was answering and asking all the time, not the chat robot.
Test user
Test user
The questions, and especially the answers, made me feel that the creators of the chat really know what they are doing, and they do it from the heart. Chat is not “robot-like”, but I got a feeling that exudes warmth, understanding, and caring. I find it to be the most meaningful help for those who have experienced violence. The contact details of the service providers at the end do not leave you alone with the matter, but provide security and direct you towards help. Thanks, excellent chat now already!
Violence Professional
Violence Professional
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Why was I created?

As violence against women – particularly intimate partner violence and sexual violence – is a major public health problem and a violation of women’s human rights. Global estimates published by WHO indicate that about 1 in 3 of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. This is our starting point but our solution is not limited to women only. 

The AI tool is expected to act as a reliable source of information for women on their rights and where to seek different levels of support. The tool will be providing step by step recommendations to victims and act as a helping friend. This intervention is expected to address a chronic development issue and to have a cross-cutting impact on UN Social Developmen Goals:

SDG3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 

SDG5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

I was created by an amazing team of people that believe that world can be a wonderful place for us all. 

Who created me?

Facts about intimate partner violence

Help me evolve.

Interested in what we are building and want to help?

For the AI tool, the more good quality data we get, the better AINO is able to help the victim to become a survivor. If you would like to play around with the prototype and help us with research, data collection or development. Please, reach out! 

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Are you a survivor of domestic violence? Please, share your story! 

We have learned from the survivors that a survivor story can bring hope and courage into the difficult situation. To help the current victims to become survivors we want to hear stories of survivors to be used in awareness marketing and in the tool, and by that give hope for those looking for a way out.

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Impact startup on a mission

Hundreds of millions of girls and women are suffering from different forms of violence and oppression. 12 million girls are forced into marriage every year, end of childhood, end of education.

We believe that every girl has the right for education, equality and empowerment. Every woman has the right to live free from violence and oppression. To accompany our open source AI tool for victims of intimate partner violence WE offers a CSR package for women empowerment.

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We Encourage is on a mission to make the world a better place for girls and women by building a fundraising platform and an AI tool.

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Fundraising platform for women empowerment. Donate on existing causes or create your own cause! 

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