Announcing: JayWalk App - to help us look out for each other at protests

Protesting is powerful. But it can also be messy, unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous. When things escalate, it helps to know who’s around you. Who can help. Who can just be there.

JayWalk was built for that. Find it on Google Play or the App Store.

It’s a new app from the Tech for Palestine incubator. Made for people who show up. Whether you're there to call out genocide, stand up for climate justice, or demand safer streets, Jaywalk helps you connect with others and stay safe.

The first version is live

Right now, organizers can sign up and list their events in the app. This makes it easier for people to find actions based on the cause they care about. No need to scroll through endless stories or hope the algorithm shows you what’s happening. Just open the app and search.

For organizers, this means reaching your people directly. No shadowbans. No takedowns. And by listing your event, you help build something bigger: a support system on the ground.

What’s coming next

In the upcoming release, JayWalk will include a live map. You’ll be able to see nearby support points like first aid, observers, or just someone to talk to.

You’ll be able to send alerts when you feel unsafe or when something’s happening that others should know about.

Tear gas. Rubber bullets. Arbitrary arrests. These things happen. Let’s make sure people know where and when.

Why this exists

JayWalk was started by Ariani Serrani, who joined the protests after the murder of George Floyd. What stayed with her wasn't just the chants or the signs, but the way people took care of each other.

When someone was hit by rubber bullets, strangers rushed in with water and first aid. When the police grabbed someone at random, people shouted to get more witnesses. When someone looked lost or scared, someone else stood next to them and asked if they were okay. Everyone was alert. Everyone was watching out for each other.

That feeling (of being held by the people around you) made the difference. It turned fear into something you could move through. JayWalk is her way of keeping that energy alive. Not just during one protest, but in all of them. Not just in one city, but everywhere people are willing to stand up and show up.

By making support more visible and accessible, the app gives more people the confidence to show up. To raise their voice. To take part.

Install the app. Try it out. Spread the word.

Our app is being designed with protestor security and safety in mind. Please contact us if you'd like to share and discuss concerns.