NGOConnect is an innovative platform designed to bridge the gap between individuals looking to donate and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in need of resources. By leveraging advanced AI technologies and a user-friendly interface, NGOConnect facilitates meaningful connections and supports the broader mission of empowering NGOs worldwide.
- Donor-NGO Matching: Utilizes location data and NGO need ratings to recommend the most suitable NGOs to potential donors.
- Community Engagement: Links individuals to NGO communities based on shared interests, enhancing collaborative efforts.
- AI-Powered Suggestions: Offers innovative fundraising ideas and supports NGOs with AI-driven insights during the registration process.
- MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js): A robust stack for developing scalable full-stack applications.
- LLM.py & Chatbot.py: Custom Python scripts integrating large language models for AI functionalities, specifically using the GPT-3.5 Turbo API.
NGOConnect/
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├── frontend/ # Frontend codebase (React)
│ ├── src/
│ ├── public/
│ └── package.json
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├── backend/ # Backend codebase (Express, Node.js)
│ ├── models/
│ ├── routes/
│ ├── llm.py # LLM integration for user registration
│ ├── chatbot.py # Chatbot functionality for NGO registration
│ └── package.json
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└── README.md
- Node.js
- MongoDB
- Python 3.x
- OpenAI Python package (for interacting with GPT-3.5 Turbo API)
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Shreyaar12/Hackbrew.git
cd NGOConnect- Set up the backend
cd backend
npm install
# Setup your environment variables in a .env file- Install Python dependencies
- It's important to install the OpenAI Python package, which is not listed in
package.jsonbut is required for the AI functionalities.
pip install openai==0.28
# Install other Python dependencies as needed- Set up the frontend
cd ../frontend
npm install- Start the backend server
cd backend
npm start- Start the frontend application
cd frontend
npm startNavigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the application.
- For Donors: Follow the on-screen instructions to find NGOs based on your location and interests.
- For NGOs: Register your organization and receive tailored AI-driven insights and fundraising ideas.
We welcome contributions to NGOConnect! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.