🏷️ About: From the makers of LifeSpots, this app is for migrants and refugees, and for volunteers and organizations that help them. It shows the location and types of aid available on a map, with information about the opening days and hours.
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While the “humanitarian” premise which RefAid claims to be based upon seems good it also has the huge potential to be abused by criminals coming into the country illegally. I was under the impression apps that possibly can be used for criminal purposes aren’t typically allowed in the AppStore; it’s actually not that surprising Apple looks the other way though since they are of course a very left leaning company.
How about an app to help the many, many homeless American veterans?
Response to devs response to me.
I didn’t say a thing about migrants or anger. You did. Also I’ve never asked for a or taken a handout once in my life.
Please stop assuming you know me and what my views are. 1 star for being presumptive of your reviewers.
Forcing refugees to create a login for a resources app. Also buttons need more margin on iPhone X
Doesn’t work
Needs some work
I find RefAid not very useful.
Is there someone we can contact about updating information? I work with this population and RefAid missed some of the most crucial resources in my area. I would love to contribute for my city.
Really like the simplicity of the interface and the ability to complete many tasks with ease. RefAid will surely help refugees acclimate to a new surrounding more efficiently and effectively.
Those leaving bad reviews may think that their anonymity protects them against being judged for their bigotry. They should ask themselves a question. If they’re so certain that their beliefs are good and right, what reason is there to hide and be cowardly? Good people have no reason to hide behind a mask and evil cannot be disguised by one. You think you’re anonymous, but you cannot hide from yourselves even when you fool yourselves that no one else sees what you truly are. You hide because you’re aware of your own darkness and cruelty. You hate goodness and kindness in others because you envy it. You’re not incapable of it. You’ve chosen to be cold and dead and cruel. Don’t blame anyone else for that and don’t expect good people to follow just because their caring makes you uncomfortable. Grow up and live with how you choose to be or change yourself. Quit expecting the universe to stop for you.
I think it is disgusting the hatred that has infiltrated a real effort to help fellow human beings. If you disagree with helping folks, it seems reviewing an app designed to help people is an exercise in futility. I think it would be easier to just “proudly” post what a racist pig you are and move on. I don’t think it fair or reasonable to criticize those trying to help. Maybe if we were required to post with full details including our jobs it would cause those using the veil of anonymity to rethink their vile posts. And maybe their Moms need to see what kind of nasty people they have raised. As to RefAid - kudos for attempting to help those who are vulnerable, scared and in need of help. To the nasty folks, I pray you never find yourselves in similar need. It would be karma for sure.
RefAid ties together lots of information from different services that are working to help refugees in different aspects. Refugees can find where to have a hot shower, a hot meal, free legal services, English classes, groups for men and women, immigration services... and many more.
This is an incredible resource. Before RefAid a refugee would have had to spend hours tracking down the right service they needed - provided they even knew about it. Now they can search for what they need in seconds.
Mapping all these services is a great benefit to the people that have been marginalized in their countries. My hope is more people learn about this and spread the word!
I don’t understand the extremely negative reviews posted to undermine RefAid because what these people are doing is amazing and incredibly helpful to individuals who are desperately in need of assistance, have in most cases lost everything even their loved ones, and faced hardships that the more fortunate individuals who are against helping migrants and even citizens within America and other countries RefAid is available in, which RefAid also resources for, such as homeless vets. For the developers keep up the selfless and incredibly kind deeds you are accomplishing with your talents and compassion
If you see the description of RefAid and see that it has a bad rating, ignore it. The people disliking it are not talking about the quality of RefAid but rather the cause. Their argument that people risking their lives to flee their dangerous countries do not belong here lacks compassion and is so completely selfish and disgusting. Do not let that callous and cold hearted mindset sway your decision in getting RefAid
I work with refugees and immigrants and this is the best technology I’ve seen that actually helps and makes it so much easier for my clients to view the services around them. The map feature shows exactly what’s around and helps with language barriers!
Most of the low ratings are not genuine criticisms of RefAid itself – they are just hateful people expressing their disdain for people in need, i.e. refugees. Do not fall for these lies.
This is so helpful, how did people get along without it?
RefAid - Refugee Aid App is very safe to use.
JustUseApp Safety Score for RefAid is 66.7/100.
This assessment is based on our NLP analysis of 78 user reviews.
Combined with the app store average rating of 3.1/5.
RefAid - Refugee Aid App looks authentic and legitimate.
Our NLP models processed user feedback to estimate legitimacy. JustUseApp Legitimacy Score for RefAid is 66.7/100 .
This conclusion is based on analysis of 78 user reviews.
RefAid collected the following data from you:
Some services are available in multiple languages in addition to English, including Arabic and Farsi.
The aid is categorized by type including: Legal/Admin/Info; Food; Shelter; Water; particular aid for Parents and Children, Unaccompanied Children, Women and Men; Health; Education; and Toilets and Showers.
- Many of the services are translated into multiple languages, including Arabic and Farsi.
It shows the location and types of aid available on a map, with information about the opening days and hours.
Don’t worry - we are not going to give this information to anyone (not police, not asylum authorities, no one)! And we won’t tell anyone where you are.
