As the daughter of a Metropolitan Police officer, Emma Kay grew up with plenty of advice on how to stay safe outside.
And yet, her experience from her teenage years onward has been one shared by many women. Catcalling, being followed, groping and flashing made Kay and so many others fear walking the streets – particularly at night.
Kay’s own experience, as well as the stories she heard while volunteering at a community centre, made her realise that personal safety is something every woman must think about.
Meet WalkSafe
In 2020 Kay co-founded WalkSafe, whose flagship app provides a suite of tools designed to make users feel safe making journeys alone. WalkSafe+ launched in 2022 and informs a trusted person when the user has reached their planned destination....