Our Mission

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It started as something I couldn’t stop thinking about.

This is the story behind The Lighthouse Project and why it exists.

Where It Began

Before the internet was what we know today, and before awareness movements brought these conversations into the open, I had experienced sexual violence, including rape, and at the same time found myself part of a larger, nationally recognized case. I was questioned, asked to give evidence, and treated as information rather than as a person who had just been through something deeply traumatic.

I was just 14 years old.

I wasn’t allowed to speak to anyone about it. I couldn’t have therapy, in case it affected my statement. So instead, I had to find ways to process it alone. Through books. Through strangers. Through trying to understand something no one was helping me make sense of.

In doing so, I learned about something called an Angel Shot—a quiet way to ask for help without having to explain yourself.

You could walk into a bar, say those words, and someone would understand something wasn’t right.

That stayed with me.
But more than that, I kept thinking about it.

Not just what it was—but what it could be.

How it could work everywhere.
How it could exist beyond one place, one system, one person recognizing it.
How it could become something you didn’t have to hope someone understood.

I even named it back then—The Lighthouse Project.

An Idea That Wouldn’t Leave

At that age, I imagined it physically.

Bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, hairdressers, police stations, places you could walk into and just know you were safe.

Somewhere visible. Recognizable. Consistent.

A shared signal across the world that meant: you don’t have to explain—we understand.

But I didn’t know how to make it real.

I didn’t have the tools, the access, or the technology. So it stayed as an idea that never left. Something I kept coming back to, reshaping in my head, trying to figure out how it could work.

Because the truth is—too much of safety relies on chance.
On someone noticing. On being lucky.

And that never felt like enough.

What Changed

At the end of 2023, I found myself in a situation where my drink had been spiked.

I was fortunate enough to recognize something wasn’t right. I was able to ask for help, and I made it to a hospital safely.

But even in that moment, I knew it wasn’t enough.

Because all I could think was:

There should have been something.

Something immediate.
Something I didn’t have to think about.
Something that didn’t depend on who happened to be around me.

This time, the idea didn’t sit quietly.

Because now, the world had changed.
Technology had caught up.

So I started talking about it again. About this idea I had carried since I was 14.

And people didn’t dismiss it.
They leaned in. They understood it. They wanted to help.

What started as something that once felt impossible became this.

A small team, building something real.

What We’re Building

What we’re building isn’t just one idea.

It’s a system.

A connected network of people, places, and technology designed to work together—
before, during, and after the moments where something doesn’t feel right.

At its core, it’s simple:

You are the ship in distress.
And someone else can be your lighthouse.

If something doesn’t feel right, you don’t have to explain it.
You don’t have to justify it.
You don’t have to wait until it becomes something worse.

You trigger the app.

Your location is shared with a network of verified lighthouses.
It alerts people you trust.

It reaches those nearby who have chosen to be part of something bigger.

People who have said: if someone needs help, I’ll be there.

At the same time, the system checks in with you.
And if you don’t respond, it escalates, ensuring that someone, somewhere, responds.

Someone can say:
“Come here. You’re safe.”
“I’m walking to you now.”
“Stay on the phone with me.”

Because safety shouldn’t rely on luck.

What It Becomes

The more this has grown, the clearer it has become:

This isn’t just about one moment.

It’s not just about getting home safely.
It’s about everything around it.

A network of real people—lighthouses—who are verified, accountable, and present.
People who are there when you need them, whether that’s a voice on the phone, a safe place to go, or someone to sit with you when the unimaginable has already happened.

It becomes businesses, bars, cafés, salons, hotels, gyms. places that actively choose to be part of something.
Trained. Visible. Easy to find. Consistent in how they support you.

It becomes schools, universities, and institutions. Helping us build, test, and shape the system while giving students real-world experience.

It works alongside emergency services—not replacing them but bridging the gap before they arrive.

From that first moment of uncertainty, to recording evidence, to sharing live updates, making sure no time is lost when it matters most.

What We’re Building Toward

What exists now is only the beginning.

We are building toward:

• One-tap alerts
• Voice activation (“lighthouse”)
• Live location sharing
• Discreet triggers
• Automatic escalation if you don’t respond

Technology that doesn’t just wait for you to ask for help—but can recognize when something isn’t right.

Because the reality is—people don’t always get the chance to react.

We are also designing wearable protection through Eve & Lil.

Jewelry that connects to the system.
That can detect sudden movement.
That can trigger alerts automatically.

Not something you have to use.
But something that’s there if you need it.

Beyond The Moment

This isn’t just about the moment something happens.

It’s about what comes after.

Access to trauma-informed therapists and support services.
Shelters that feel like homes, not temporary fixes.
Guidance through systems that are often overwhelming and isolating.

And beyond that—opportunities.

Scholarships for women and children affected by abuse.
Pathways into education, training, and careers.
Support into roles that give back into the system itself.

So this doesn’t just help people survive.
It helps them rebuild.

How This Grows

Some of this exists now.
Some of it is being built.
Some of it will take time.

Some of it feels ambitious.
Some of it might feel out of reach.

But that’s where this started.

As something that felt impossible.

And yet—here we are.

This doesn’t grow because of one person.
It grows through people.

Individuals who choose to become lighthouses.
Businesses that choose to become safe spaces.
Universities that help shape it.
Partners who help scale it.
Communities that bring it to life.

Why This Matters

Because right now, too many women are still:

• second-guessing their safety
• relying on instinct and luck
• navigating moments alone

And they shouldn’t have to.

What This Really Is

This isn’t just an app.
This isn’t just a project.

It’s a shift in how safety works.

From reactive → preventative
From isolated → connected
From temporary → continuous

The Dream

The dream is simple.

That one day, this is just… normal.

That people don’t have to think about whether they’re safe.
That support is there without question.
That no one is left trying to figure it out alone.

Be Part of This

This is something we are building together.

• Become a Lighthouse
• Partner with us
• Support the mission
• Help us grow this system