Woman creates life vest inspired by her refugee father

The device is equipped with a GPS. When submerged, the vest sends the user’s location to the nearest coast guard.

“I started imagining if, God forbid, I woke up to the news that my dad was drowned and no one was able to help him. What state would I be in?”, the inventor explained.

Siba had made several applications for grants and scholarships, but she kept being turned down. She was then accepted to a scientific innovation competition for teens, which provided her with the necessary training to build the life jacket. In turn, this prototype allowed her to get a scholarship to study computer science at a University in Jordan.

“If anyone [at sea] comes across any danger, their voice will be heard and coast guards will be able to rescue them…It will not only reach refugees but also everyone, tourist groups, water-sport enthusiasts, and that they will live in peace and security”, Siba described.

The student hopes to get a patent and begin mass-producing her invention.

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