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// West African Proverbs
export const proverbs = [
{
id: "akan-1",
origin: "Akan (Ghana)",
proverb: "Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a, yenkyiri.",
translation: "It is not taboo to go back for what you forgot.",
explanation: "Emphasizes the importance of correcting mistakes and learning from the past.",
category: "cultural",
difficulty: "easy",
context: "Used to encourage people not to be ashamed of admitting errors or seeking help.",
modernApplication:
"In education and personal growth, this teaches us that it's okay to revisit concepts we didn't understand initially.",
},
{
id: "yoruba-1",
origin: "Yoruba (Nigeria)",
proverb: "Àgbàdo ò ṣeé fi ìkòkò sílẹ̀ ká máa wo inú rẹ̀.",
translation: "One does not place corn in a pot and not watch it.",
explanation: "Highlights the importance of attention and care in responsibilities.",
category: "cultural",
difficulty: "medium",
context: "Used to remind people to be attentive to their duties and responsibilities.",
modernApplication:
"In project management and leadership, this emphasizes the need for oversight and continuous monitoring.",
},
{
id: "swahili-1",
origin: "Swahili (East Africa)",
proverb: "Haraka haraka haina baraka.",
translation: "Hurry hurry has no blessings.",
explanation: "Rushing through tasks often leads to poor results and missed opportunities.",
category: "cultural",
difficulty: "easy",
context: "Encourages patience and thoroughness in all endeavors.",
modernApplication: "In our fast-paced world, this reminds us to take time for quality work and mindful living.",
},
{
id: "amharic-1",
origin: "Amharic (Ethiopia)",
proverb: "የሰው ልጅ በራሱ ይወድቃል።",
translation: "A person falls by their own actions.",
explanation: "We are responsible for our own successes and failures.",
category: "cultural",
difficulty: "medium",
context: "Teaches personal accountability and self-reflection.",
modernApplication: "Emphasizes personal responsibility in career, relationships, and life choices.",
},
]
// Ubuntu Philosophy Concepts
export const ubuntuConcepts = [
{
id: "ubuntu-1",
concept: "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu",
translation: "A person is a person through other persons.",
explanation: "The fundamental concept of Ubuntu - our humanity is interconnected.",
category: "philosophy",
difficulty: "easy",
context: "The core principle that defines Ubuntu philosophy and African humanism.",
modernApplication:
"In healthcare, education, and community development, this principle guides collaborative approaches.",
},
{
id: "ubuntu-2",
concept: "Ubuntu ngumuntu",
translation: "Ubuntu is humanity.",
explanation: "Ubuntu represents the essence of being human through community.",
category: "philosophy",
difficulty: "medium",
context: "Describes Ubuntu as both a philosophy and a way of life.",
modernApplication:
"In conflict resolution and social justice, Ubuntu provides a framework for healing and reconciliation.",
},
{
id: "ubuntu-3",
concept: "Umntu akalahlwa",
translation: "A person should not be discarded.",
explanation: "Every individual has inherent worth and should be valued by the community.",
category: "philosophy",
difficulty: "medium",
context: "Emphasizes the importance of inclusion and social support systems.",
modernApplication:
"In social work and community care, this principle guides inclusive practices and support for vulnerable populations.",
},
]
// Health Education Modules
export const healthModules = [
{
id: "health-1",
title: "Community Malaria Prevention",
content: {
type: "video",
source: "/videos/malaria-prevention.mp4",
transcript:
"Traditional approaches combined with modern medicine create the most effective malaria prevention strategies...",
keyPoints: [
"Use of treated bed nets in combination with traditional repellent plants",
"Community education about stagnant water elimination",
"Integration of traditional healers with modern healthcare workers",
"Seasonal prevention strategies based on local weather patterns",
],
quiz: [
{
question: "What's the most effective mosquito prevention method?",
options: [
"Chemical sprays only",
"Treated bed nets + environmental management",
"Essential oils only",
"Indoor cleaning only",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Combining treated bed nets with environmental management (removing stagnant water) provides the most comprehensive protection.",
},
{
question: "How can traditional knowledge enhance malaria prevention?",
options: [
"Replace all modern methods",
"Complement modern methods with proven traditional practices",
"Only use traditional methods",
"Ignore traditional knowledge",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Traditional knowledge about repellent plants and seasonal patterns can effectively complement modern prevention methods.",
},
],
},
category: "health",
difficulty: "medium",
flbReward: 35,
xpReward: 60,
},
{
id: "health-2",
title: "Maternal Health Advocacy",
content: {
type: "interactive",
modules: [
{
title: "Understanding Maternal Mortality",
content: "Maternal mortality remains a critical challenge in many African communities...",
activities: [
"Identify risk factors in your community",
"Map available healthcare resources",
"Develop community education strategies",
],
},
{
title: "Traditional Birth Practices",
content: "Integrating safe traditional practices with modern obstetric care...",
activities: [
"Interview traditional birth attendants",
"Document safe traditional practices",
"Create integration protocols",
],
},
],
},
category: "health",
difficulty: "hard",
flbReward: 50,
xpReward: 90,
},
]
// Technology Education Content
export const techModules = [
{
id: "tech-1",
title: "Blockchain for Social Impact",
content: {
type: "video",
source: "/videos/blockchain-social-impact.mp4",
transcript: "Blockchain technology offers unique opportunities for addressing African challenges...",
keyPoints: [
"Transparent donation tracking for NGOs",
"Digital identity solutions for refugees",
"Supply chain transparency for fair trade",
"Decentralized healthcare record systems",
],
practicalExercises: [
"Set up a digital wallet",
"Understand smart contract basics",
"Explore DeFi applications for microfinance",
"Design a blockchain solution for a local problem",
],
},
category: "technology",
difficulty: "hard",
flbReward: 60,
xpReward: 120,
},
]
// Story Prompts for Community Sharing
export const storyPrompts = [
{
id: "story-1",
category: "Ubuntu",
prompt:
"Share a personal experience where you witnessed or practiced Ubuntu - how did community support or interconnectedness make a difference in your life or someone else's?",
minWords: 100,
maxWords: 500,
examples: [
"A time when neighbors came together to help during a crisis",
"How community support helped someone achieve their goals",
"An experience of giving or receiving help that changed your perspective",
],
},
{
id: "story-2",
category: "Health Impact",
prompt:
"Tell us about a health impact story from your community - how did traditional knowledge, modern medicine, or community action improve health outcomes?",
minWords: 150,
maxWords: 600,
examples: [
"A successful community health intervention",
"Integration of traditional and modern healing practices",
"How education changed health behaviors in your area",
],
},
{
id: "story-3",
category: "Cultural Preservation",
prompt: "Share how you or your community is preserving African culture and traditions while embracing modernity.",
minWords: 100,
maxWords: 400,
examples: [
"Teaching traditional languages to young people",
"Modernizing traditional practices while keeping their essence",
"Using technology to preserve cultural knowledge",
],
},
]
// Quiz Questions Database
export const quizQuestions = {
cultural: [
{
question: "What does the Akan proverb 'Se wo were fi na wosan kofa a, yenkyiri' teach us?",
options: [
"Never make mistakes",
"It's okay to go back and correct mistakes",
"Forget about the past",
"Always move forward",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"This proverb teaches that there's no shame in going back to correct mistakes or learn what we missed.",
},
{
question: "The Yoruba proverb about watching corn in a pot emphasizes:",
options: ["Cooking skills", "Patience in cooking", "Attention to responsibilities", "Food preservation"],
correct: 2,
explanation: "This proverb teaches the importance of being attentive and responsible in our duties.",
},
],
philosophy: [
{
question: "What is the core meaning of Ubuntu?",
options: [
"Individual achievement is most important",
"I am because we are - interconnectedness of humanity",
"Competition drives progress",
"Self-reliance is key to success",
],
correct: 1,
explanation: "Ubuntu emphasizes that our humanity is interconnected and interdependent.",
},
{
question: "How does Ubuntu apply to modern conflict resolution?",
options: [
"Punishment and retribution",
"Restorative justice and community healing",
"Individual counseling only",
"Legal proceedings only",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Ubuntu principles guide restorative justice approaches that focus on healing and community restoration.",
},
],
health: [
{
question: "What's the most effective approach to community health in African contexts?",
options: [
"Only modern medicine",
"Only traditional medicine",
"Integration of traditional and modern approaches",
"Individual treatment focus",
],
correct: 2,
explanation:
"Integrating traditional knowledge with modern medicine creates the most effective and culturally appropriate healthcare solutions.",
},
{
question: "What role do community health workers play in African healthcare systems?",
options: [
"Replace doctors completely",
"Bridge between communities and formal healthcare",
"Only provide traditional remedies",
"Focus only on emergency care",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Community health workers serve as vital bridges, connecting communities with formal healthcare while respecting cultural practices.",
},
],
technology: [
{
question: "How can blockchain technology benefit African communities?",
options: [
"Only for cryptocurrency trading",
"Transparent governance, identity solutions, and fair trade",
"Replace all traditional systems",
"Only for wealthy individuals",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Blockchain can provide transparent governance, secure digital identity, supply chain transparency, and financial inclusion.",
},
{
question:
"What is the most important consideration when implementing technology solutions in African communities?",
options: [
"Using the latest technology",
"Cultural appropriateness and community needs",
"Copying Western solutions",
"Focusing only on urban areas",
],
correct: 1,
explanation:
"Technology solutions must be culturally appropriate and address actual community needs to be effective and sustainable.",
},
],
}
// Achievement definitions
export const achievementDefinitions = [
{
id: "first-steps",
name: "First Steps",
description: "Complete your first learning module",
icon: "👶",
requirement: { type: "modules", value: 1 },
reward: { flb: 10, xp: 25 },
},
{
id: "wisdom-seeker",
name: "Wisdom Seeker",
description: "Learn 10 African proverbs",
icon: "🧠",
requirement: { type: "proverbs", value: 10 },
reward: { flb: 50, xp: 100 },
},
{
id: "community-builder",
name: "Community Builder",
description: "Join your first tribe",
icon: "🏗️",
requirement: { type: "tribes", value: 1 },
reward: { flb: 15, xp: 30 },
},
{
id: "streak-starter",
name: "Streak Starter",
description: "Maintain 7-day learning streak",
icon: "🔥",
requirement: { type: "streak", value: 7 },
reward: { flb: 25, xp: 50 },
},
{
id: "streak-master",
name: "Streak Master",
description: "Maintain 30-day learning streak",
icon: "🔥",
requirement: { type: "streak", value: 30 },
reward: { flb: 100, xp: 200 },
},
{
id: "ubuntu-spirit",
name: "Ubuntu Spirit",
description: "Share 50 community stories",
icon: "❤️",
requirement: { type: "stories", value: 50 },
reward: { flb: 75, xp: 150 },
},
{
id: "health-champion",
name: "Health Champion",
description: "Complete all health advocacy modules",
icon: "🩺",
requirement: { type: "health_modules", value: 5 },
reward: { flb: 80, xp: 160 },
},
{
id: "tech-innovator",
name: "Tech Innovator",
description: "Master blockchain and technology modules",
icon: "💻",
requirement: { type: "tech_modules", value: 3 },
reward: { flb: 90, xp: 180 },
},
{
id: "cultural-keeper",
name: "Cultural Keeper",
description: "Complete all cultural heritage modules",
icon: "🏛️",
requirement: { type: "cultural_modules", value: 8 },
reward: { flb: 70, xp: 140 },
},
{
id: "philosopher",
name: "Philosopher",
description: "Master Ubuntu and African philosophy",
icon: "🤔",
requirement: { type: "philosophy_modules", value: 5 },
reward: { flb: 85, xp: 170 },
},
]
// Utility functions for cultural data
export const getProverbsByOrigin = (origin: string) => {
return proverbs.filter((proverb) => proverb.origin.toLowerCase().includes(origin.toLowerCase()))
}
export const getProverbsByDifficulty = (difficulty: "easy" | "medium" | "hard") => {
return proverbs.filter((proverb) => proverb.difficulty === difficulty)
}
export const getRandomProverb = () => {
return proverbs[Math.floor(Math.random() * proverbs.length)]
}
export const getUbuntuConceptByDifficulty = (difficulty: "easy" | "medium" | "hard") => {
return ubuntuConcepts.filter((concept) => concept.difficulty === difficulty)
}
export const getQuizQuestionsByCategory = (category: keyof typeof quizQuestions) => {
return quizQuestions[category] || []
}
export const validateStoryContent = (content: string, minWords: number, maxWords: number) => {
const wordCount = content
.trim()
.split(/\s+/)
.filter((word) => word.length > 0).length
return {
isValid: wordCount >= minWords && wordCount <= maxWords,
wordCount,
minWords,
maxWords,
}
}