Daily Check-in App for Migrant Workers
Working far from home to provide for your family? One tap a day tells them you're safe—no expensive international calls needed.
Free forever • No credit card • iOS & Android
The Problem
Sound familiar? You're not alone.
Working in a foreign country with limited communication options
Family back home worries constantly but international calls are expensive
Dangerous working conditions in construction, farming, or manufacturing
Exploitative employers may restrict communication, making it hard for family to verify your safety
How I'm Alive Solves This
A simple solution that actually works.
Free check-in replaces expensive daily phone calls home
Works on any smartphone with basic internet—WiFi at a hostel is enough
On Protect Me, family is automatically alerted if you miss, even across borders and time zones
A missed check-in can serve as an early warning signal if working conditions become unsafe or exploitative
How It Works
Three simple steps.
Set Your Time
Choose when to check in each day
Tap I'm Okay
One tap confirms you're safe
Auto-Alert
Miss a check-in? Contact is notified
Features
One-Tap Check-In
Large, easy button - done in seconds
Customizable Schedule
Set your perfect check-in time
Smart Alerts (Protect Me)
Escalating notifications to your contacts if you miss a check-in
Check-In Notes
Add context like 'Going hiking today'
History Tracking
See all your past check-ins
Free to Start
Daily self check-in and reminders are always free; add Protect Me for contact alerting
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work in Gulf countries, Southeast Asia, and other common destinations?
Yes, it works in any country with internet access. Many migrant workers in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, and beyond use it.
My family back home isn't tech-savvy. How do they get alerts?
On Protect Me, they receive alerts via email or push notification if they have the app. Even a basic email setup on a smartphone is enough.
I share a phone with roommates. Can I still use it?
Yes, but we recommend having your own account. If you share a device, make sure to use your own email address for the app.
What if my employer confiscates my phone?
If you can't access any phone, you can't check in—which, on Protect Me, triggers the alert to your family. This becomes an important safety signal in exploitative situations.
I send money home every month. My family knows I am working. Why do they also need a check-in?
Money transfers happen monthly. A lot can happen between transfers. A daily check-in confirms you are safe today, not just that you were safe on payday. For families who cannot afford international calls, this free daily signal means everything.
Does this work in the Gulf, Southeast Asia, and other common destinations?
Yes. It works in any country with internet access, including common destinations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Singapore, and Malaysia. There is no country setup and no local phone number required, so it functions the same wherever your work takes you. Shared accommodation wifi is usually enough, because the check-in needs only a brief connection to confirm you are safe for the day.
How do my family back home receive the alert if they aren't tech-savvy?
On Protect Me, alerts reach your contact by email or by push notification if they have the app, so even a basic smartphone with an email account set up is enough to receive them. You can walk a family member through the simple setup over a video call before you leave. Because the alert only fires when you miss a check-in, they do not need to watch anything day to day; they are contacted only if something may be wrong.
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