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+## How to Contribute?
+
+We welcome contributions from everyone. Here's how you can help:
+
+### Reporting Issues
+
+1. **Search Existing Issues**: Before opening a new issue, please check if the issue already exists.
+2. **Open a New Issue**: If your issue is new, [open a new issue](https://github.com/wkambale/missingpersons/issues/new/choose) and provide detailed information about the problem.
+	- You can choose from different issue templates:
+		- [Bug Report](https://github.com/wkambale/missingpersons/issues/new?template=bug_report.md)
+		- [Feature Request](https://github.com/wkambale/missingpersons/issues/new?template=feature_request.md)
+
+### Expressing Interest / Assignment of Issues
+
+1. **Browse Open Issues**: Look through the [open issues](https://github.com/wkambale/missingpersons/issues) to find something you would like to work on.
+2. **Comment on the Issue**: If you find an issue you'd like to work on, comment on the issue expressing your interest.
+3. **Wait for Assignment**: A project maintainer will assign the issue to you if it is available. Once assigned, you can start working on the issue.
+
+### Contributing Code
+
+1. **Fork the Repository**: Click the 'Fork' button at the top right of this page to create a copy of this repository under your GitHub account.
+
+2. **Clone the Forked Repository**:
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://github.com/YOUR_GITHUB_USERNAME/missingpersons.git
+    cd missingpersons
+    ```
+
+3. **Create a New Branch**:
+    ```bash
+    git checkout -b your-feature-branch
+    ```
+
+4. **Make Your Changes**:
+	- Add the person's image to the `img/` directory.
+	- Update the `data.json` file with the required information.
+
+   Example entry in `data.json`:
+    ```json
+    [
+        {
+            "id": 1,
+            "name": "Missing Person 1",
+            "image": "img/image_of_person.jpeg",
+            "last_known_location": "Kamwokya",
+            "taken_time": "15:46 23-07-2024",
+            "holding_location": "Held at Police Station, Prison, Unknown Location",
+            "security_organ": "Taken by Police, Army, Intelligence",
+            "status": "Missing",
+            "twitter": "@handle_of_person",
+            "sex": "male"
+        }
+    ]
+    ```
+
+5. **Stage Your Changes**:
+    ```bash
+    git add .
+    ```
+
+6. **Commit Your Changes**:
+    ```bash
+    git commit -m "Description of your changes"
+    ```
+
+7. **Push Your Changes to Your Fork**:
+    ```bash
+    git push origin your-feature-branch
+    ```
+
+8. **Create a Pull Request**:
+	- Go to the original repository on GitHub.
+	- Click the 'New Pull Request' button.
+	- Select your feature branch and create the pull request.
+	- Use the [Pull Request Template](https://github.com/wkambale/missingpersons/blob/main/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md) to ensure all necessary information is included.
+
+### Reviewing Pull Requests
+
+We use Pull Requests (PRs) for code review. Here's how to review:
+
+1. **Review the Code**: Check for code quality, functionality, and style.
+2. **Test the Code**: Test the code locally where possible to check for any breaking changes.
+3. **Provide Feedback**: Leave comments on the PR for any changes or improvements needed.
+4. **Approve the PR**: If the changes are satisfactory, approve the PR.