inArmut

InArmut is a fictional online platform created to illustrate how digital tools can support poverty alleviation and social welfare. Presented as a collaborative project, it combines data analytics, charitable giving, and community service coordination to connect people in need with local resources.

The platform aggregates indicators such as income, housing stability, and access to essential services from partner organizations and anonymized user input. It offers a public dashboard for researchers and policymakers, a donation interface that channels funds to verified programs, and a volunteer marketplace that matches requests for help with volunteers and nonprofits. A service directory lists local providers for tasks such as housing assistance, legal aid, and employment support.

Governance is described as a consortium of non-profit groups, universities, and community representatives, with funding from grants, philanthropy, and social impact investments. Privacy protections emphasize data minimization and user consent; accessibility considerations include multilingual support and low-bandwidth operation.

Reception in the hypothetical literature notes potential benefits for resource coordination and accountability, while noting challenges in privacy, data quality, and measuring impact. Critics call for independent audits and clear outcome metrics.