THE TOOL
WHAT IS THE SORORITY ?
THE SORORITY is the first mutual aid community
allowing us to unite and act together in the face of all forms of violence
and for the well-being of all.
For a flourishing society in which human mutual assistance is the key.
With more than 390,000 beneficiaries ready to act on a daily basis to ensure their safety and development. To face together, in particular, domestic and intra-family violence and all forms of harassment.
THE SORORITY app is free and available on Android and iOs stores worldwide.
It is usable everywhere.
Each person can at any time find a caring listener, help, support or even a safe place to escape in case of immediate danger.
THE SORORITY is an initiative labelled and awarded the Generation Equality Voices General Public Prize 2022 & 2023
UN Women France
THE STORY
Founded at the beginning of 2019 by Priscillia ROUTIER TRILLARD, THE SORORITY came to life during the first confinement during which more than 1,000 beta testers volunteered to test this new proposition and mutual aid solution.
In September 2020 THE SORORITY arrived on the iOS and Android stores.
In 2026, it represents more than 1 million downloads and has become the first active mutual aid community in the world, real and digital, with more than 390,000 beneficiaries helping each other in the whole world (profiles verified and certified by hand to best ensure the security of everyone on the platform) –And more than 4 million people reached on social media.
THE SORORITY aims to keep growing and expanding its reach around the world to provide innovative, effective and adapted solutions
Priscillia ROUTIER TRILLARD, Founder THE SORORITY
THE CONTEXT
100%
of women in France have been victims of harassment on public transport at least once in their lives.
1 IN 2 WOMEN
in France reports having faced a situation of sexism or harassment at work.
1 IN 3 WOMEN
worldwide is or will be a survivor of physical or sexual violence in her lifetime
1 WOMAN DIES EVERY 3 DAYS
in France, at the hands of her partner or ex-partner.
Source: Report of the High Council for Equality between Women and Men
Source: Key Figures 2021 edition, French Ministry for Equality between Women and Men, Diversity and Equal Opportunities.
Source: UN Women - Global Database on Violence against Women
Source: Coeurs de Guerrières
The Founder of THE SORORITY community and application, Priscillia ROUTIER TRILLARD, wished breaking the isolation of women and people from gender minorities on a daily basis.
Various psychological factors are activated in cases of aggression or violent situations, in particular the shock effect (the physical and/or psychological blockage of the person experiencing the situation) and the bystander effect (the inaction of the public witnessing the action).
The first idea was the reversal of this shock effect : shifting it back onto the attacker, thanks to the collective and immediate mobilization of the community. The person find themselves in a context and situation not initially anticipated, they must adapt to new information from its environment and cannot continue their actions.
The second primordial idea was finally the use of technology for the benefit of humans.
Creating a caring community through THE SORORITY application allows emergence of a bond between people who feel isolated and those who wish to actively help.
Interactions take various forms depending on needs, timing and affinities : via map to find local help or even the provision of a safe place to escape as quickly as possible, the research to find support, attentive and caring listening at any time, via chat or call for discussions and immediate or ongoing assistance.
We are everywhere, ready to help and support each other at any time.
GOALS
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Allow every woman to feel safe in public spaces (street, public transport, parking lots, workplace, home, bars, etc.) thanks to the vigilance and citizenship of a caring community.
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Act against domestic and intra-family violence and harassment by helping victims to escape their isolation.
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Allow everyone to join a space of protection and mutual aid, information, sharing and support.
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Allow people of all genders to access it
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Free and accessible to all, regardless of resources
THE TOOL AND ITS COMMUNITY
In June 2026:
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More than 390,000 validated profiles help each other every day on THE SORORITY
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Over 1 million downloads.
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Everywhere in France and in the world. They are ready to act, help and intervene when necessary.
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100% of testimonials are positive and encourage THE SORORITY to continue its expansion.
NOT ALONE ANYMORE.
Paris (75), France
IN TOWN AND RURAL AREA
Brive-la-Gaillarde (19)
Le Havre (76)
Belfort (90)
La Rochelle (17)
TOGETHER. EVERYWHERE. NOW.
AROUND THE WORLD
Algiers Algeria
Brussels - BELGIUM
Geneva, Switzerland
World
TESTIMONIALS
“I came home late at night and I was not reassured at all.
Without having to activate the alert, I opened the map and saw all the people near me. I started talking to a few of them while we got home. One even called me by the time I got home.
I feel even more surrounded. This kindness feels good. THANKS"
Émilie*, 17 years old
"In less than a minute I received a first message asking me what was going on and offering to contact the authorities for me. Then another... ten in total. I know that whatever It's coming, I won't be alone anymore. Thank you, thank you so much for us. What beautiful energy."
Julie*, 34 years old
"I was able to help a person facing domestic violence. I know what it is. I know how alone, helpless and hopeless we feel. Having the power today to help In turn, at any time of the day or night is priceless. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for that. Thank you and your work."
Anne Marie*, 57 years old
* For reasons of anonymity, first names have been changed
SECURITY
A completely secure space before and after registration
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Each registration on the application is verified and validated manually to avoid all risks.
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Obligation to take a selfie in real time and provide identificationto be validated.
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GDPR:All documents are deleted from the databases upon validation or refusal of profiles
In case of immediate danger:
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The alert is issued to the first 50 people around, whether you are a victim or witness to an attack.
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Alerted people can get in touch with the person who alerts.
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Geolocate it and contact the authorities competent for them.
Marseille (13), France
In case of doubt or suspicion of a malicious profile:
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The community reports the suspicious profile.
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The person is immediately banned.
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An internal investigation is carried out before the profile is deleted.
No cases have been reported to date.
NOT ALONE ANYMORE.
In the event of an attack in the street or on public transport, several means of rapid action are available:
•The powerful audible alarm, to be triggered at any time to attract attention: allows you to create a reverse schock effect and thus defuse the aggression.
•The screen message to attract attention and shift responsibility for action onto a person : helps create a climate preventing the continuation of the aggression.
•The main emergency numbers to contact the competent authoritiesand act as quickly as possible before it is too late.
RELIABILITY
Application performance and community engagement
Every month, a training session!
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Test the app as a whistleblower or person receiving the latter.
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Getting started with the application and remembering good reflexes for immediate action without ever putting yourself in danger.
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Gradually reduce the shock effect by repeating good reflexes.
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Build a strong bond between people in the local community and consolidate relationships of trust
User rating on stores Android and iOs in 2024
Average rating of 4.9/5 on both stores
Example of feedback from users after their first training:
EACH MONTH, 100% OF FEEDBACK IS POSITIVE
(traceable on our social networks)
SOLIDARITY
Mutual aid, solidarity, sharing and community support
Help available anywhere, anytime
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Find support and advice regarding Domestic Violence around you as a victim or witness to people who have experienced violence, people ready to give their time to listen and help.
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Find a nearby safe place to escape in case of immediate danger (room or entire accommodation).
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Find listening and information from support professionals (psychologist, psychiatrist, sophrologist, jurists, lawyers...).
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Find specialized structures(associations, reception areas, etc.)
Profiles with a pink badge offer a Safe Place if needed
Lyon (69), France
AN EFFECTIVE TOOL APPROVED BY ASSOCIATIONS
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP
Develop mutual aid and solidarity to live better together
An engaged community on the application, networks and in real life
Find information and resources
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More than 390,000 users, everywhere, ready to act
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More than 4 million people reached on our social networks (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X).
Know exactly what to do and how to act, as quickly as possible, without putting yourself in danger.
COMMITTED EVERYDAY ACTORS
Stores
Gendarmerie & Police stations
Public space throughout France thanks to our Clear Channel support
THE FOUNDING TEAM OF
THE SORORITY
From left to right :
Fanny CHEVALIER LORENZO - Artistic Director / Graphic Designer
Thibaud DERVILY - CTO / Developer
Adrien SAULNIER - Archi web / Developer
Priscillia ROUTIER TRILLARD - Founder / CEO
Coming from different backgrounds, the founding team of THE SORORITY is passionate, deeply committed and draws its strength from the complementarity of its skills: Project management, Communication, Graphics and Developments.
Thousands of volunteers and users from civil society relay and support our actions around the world (actors, journalists, entrepreneurs, employees, independents, association leaders, students, retirees) but also politicians and professionals from the authorities.
If we get there, it's thanks to everyone. We will go as far as possible. Together.
“I believe deeply in the human connection and the power of the collective to act concretely together in favor of a common cause.
Kindness breeds kindness.
We will do everything to go as far as possible.
Together. For all. »
Priscillia ROUTIER TRILLARD
Founder THE SORORITY
Former GDPR Manager
LAST DEVELOPMENTS
IN PROGRESS
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Continued integration of verified partner organisations and Safe Places into the app (map structures / fixed pins).
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Continued rollout of the app and our awareness-raising activities internationally.
COMPLETED
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Opening to under-15s (requires developing a dedicated access pathway with parental or guardian authorisation).
In progress thanks to the support of the "Oui Care Solidarity Fund".
COMPLETED
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Development of a dedicated, secured access for male allies: upon recommendation by 3 users, manual profile verification and validation, access limited to alerting and fixed structures — to best support while maintaining full security for all users.