{"signature": "0x72ccf202853ba34255c27486cfa08c0a6e2dc747c61d319d503dad7118ed8489121786f666ad42a0f75dd3c5ed7fe96b3b90dc45111a45a3800ae5a4b1a26a9c1b", "application": {"round": "0x0c0412ddb846096ea1e37de717921ebf4fef9a39", "answers": [{"type": "email", "answer": "jonathan@ayoweccauganda.org", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Grants, lobbying, gifts, fundraising", "hidden": false, "question": "Funding Sources and Total prior funding for project in USD", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "number", "answer": "9", "hidden": false, "question": "Team Size", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "https://www.x.com/@ayowecca_uganda", "hidden": false, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with project", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@ayoweccauganda", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram username", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "29 months", "hidden": false, "question": "How old is the project? (Months)", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "\nIn the heart of rural communities, where the pulse of agriculture beats strongest, a silent crisis\nunfolds, affecting the lives and futures of countless individuals. This crisis is multifaceted,\nrooted in a lack of crypto literacy, pervasive poverty, environmental degradation, and food\ninsecurity. It is within this context that our project seeks to intervene, aiming to weave a\ntapestry of knowledge and empowerment for rural women groups who stand at the\nintersection of these challenges.\nThe importance of addressing this issue cannot be overstated. Recent data indicates that over\n70% of rural women in developing countries are engaged in agricultural work yet remain\ndisproportionately affected by poverty. This economic vulnerability is exacerbated by a lack of\naccess to digital savings tools and financial literacy, particularly in the realm of emerging\ntechnologies such as cryptocurrency. The gap in crypto literacy not only sidelines these women\nfrom participating in modern financial ecosystems but also hinders their ability to secure their\neconomic future and contribute to the resilience of their communities.\nEnvironmental degradation further compounds these challenges. Unsustainable farming\npractices have led to soil depletion, water scarcity, and loss of biodiversity—critical issues that\nthreaten food security for these communities. With agriculture being both a victim and a\ncontributor to environmental degradation, there is an urgent need for sustainable solutions\nthat can break this cycle.\nOur project targets rural women groups who are often the backbone of agricultural\nproductivity yet face systemic barriers that limit their potential. By focusing on this\npopulation, we aim to address the root causes of food insecurity and environmental\ndegradation through education on sustainable agriculturetechniques and digital financial\nliteracy. The ripple effects of empowering these women with knowledge and tools extend far\nbeyond individual gains; they have the potential to transform entire communities.\nThe stakes are high, and the need is urgent. As we stand at the crossroads of technological\nadvancement and environmental sustainability, our project offers a beacon of hope for rural\nwomen caught in the throes of poverty and food insecurity. Through our intervention, we aim\nto not only alleviate immediate hardships but also lay the groundwork for a future where\nthese women are active participants in shaping a more resilient and equitable world.\nIn conclusion, our project is not just an initiative; it's a lifeline for those who have been left\nbehind in the digital age and bear the brunt of environmental degradation. By addressing\ncrypto literacy, poverty, environmental degradation, and food insecurity in tandem, we can\nunlock a new horizon of possibilities for rural women groups, fostering an environment where\nsustainable agriculture thrives alongside economic empowerment. This is more than an\ninvestment in individuals; it's an investment in the very fabric of rural communities that form\nthe backbone of our agricultural systems\n\nOur primary goal is to empower over 5000 farmers, including the establishment of 100 women\nsaving groups, within a 24-month period. This will be achieved through comprehensive\ntraining programs focused on sustainable agriculture practices and financial literacy,\nspecifically in the realm of digital savings tools and cryptocurrency. By equipping these\nfarmers and women groups with the necessary skills and knowledge, we aim to enhance food\nsecurity, promote environmental sustainability, and foster economic empowerment within\nrural communities.\nObjectives:\nTrain at least 5000 farmers in sustainable agriculture techniques such as crop rotation,\norganic farming, and water-efficient irrigation methods to improve soil health and\nincrease crop resilience.\nEstablish 100 women saving groups that are educated in financial literacy with a focus on\ndigital savings tools and cryptocurrency, enabling them to secure their economic future.\nDevelop and distribute educational materials tailored to the local context that emphasize\nthe importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management practices.\nCreate model farms that showcase sustainable agricultural practices in action, serving as\nlearning sites for other farmers in the community.\nConduct pre-and post-season planning workshops for farmers to enhance their\nagricultural practices, increase crop yields, and improve overall farm sustainabilityConduct comprehensive survey to assess needs of\nfarmers and women saving groups Completion of survey report 1 month\nOrganize community events for knowledge\nsharing on sustainable agriculture and financial\nliteracy\nSuccessful event execution 2 months\nLaunch media campaign to raise awareness\nabout sustainable farming practices and women\nsaving groups\nMedia coverage and increased\ncommunity engagement 3 months\nReach out to rural farmers through agricultural\nextension officers for on-the-ground support\nEngagement with farmers for\nguidance on sustainable\npractices\n4 months\nEstablish partnerships with local women's groups\nfor the formation of saving groups\nFormation of at least 50 women\nsaving groups 5 months\nDevelop and distribute educational materials\ntailored to the local context\nDistribution of materials to\ntarget audience 6 months\nCreate model farms showcasing sustainable\nagricultural practices in action\nEstablishment of model farms\ndemonstrating best practices 7 months\nConduct pre-and post-season planning\nworkshops for farmers\nCompletion of workshops\nenhancing agricultural\nproductivity\n8 months\nThe timeline above outlines key activities, corresponding milestones, and their estimated\ntimelines for the project implementation. These activities are crucial in achieving our\nobjectives of empowering rural farmers and women saving groups with knowledge and tools\nfor sustainable agriculture practices, financial literacy, and environmental conservation\nefforts. By adhering tothe outlined timeline and milestones, we aim to make significant\nprogress within the first 8 months of the project. From conducting surveys to establishing\nmodel farms and conducting workshops, each activity plays a vital role in advancing our\nmission of fostering resilience and empowerment within rural communities. The timeline\nprovides a structured approach to ensure timely completion of key tasks and milestones,\nultimately leading to the successful implementation of our project goals.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe your project in a few paragraphs (ideally including a problem statement, solution, roadmap, and timeline for implementation)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "what sets our\nproposal apart is the integration of crypto/Web3 technology to incentivize and reward farmers\nfor adopting sustainable practices.\nBy introducing blockchain technology into our project, we innovate by creating a transparent\nand secure system for incentivizing farmers and women saving groups. Through blockchain,\nwe can track and verify transactions related to rewards, ensuring fair distribution and\neliminating potential errors or manipulation. This approach not only promotes sustainable\nagriculture techniques but also fosters financial inclusion and literacy among rural\npopulations.\nOur project's use of crypto/Web3 technology addresses new questions around how digital\nassets can be leveraged to promote environmental sustainability and economic empowerment\nin agricultural settings. By exploring the intersection of cryptocurrency, sustainable\nagriculture, and financial literacy, we aim to pioneer a holistic approach that benefits both\nfarmers and the environment.\nour innovative use of blockchain technology sets our proposal apart\nby offering a novel solution that combines sustainability incentives with digital financial\nempowerment. This approach opens up new possibilities for addressing the challenges faced\nby rural communities, paving the way for a more resilient and inclusive agricultural sector.", "hidden": false, "question": "How does your project support the mission or goals of DeSci?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Conduct a comprehensive survey to understand the specific needs and challenges faced\nby rural farmers and women saving groups. This will help tailor our educational\nmaterials and workshops to their unique contexts.\nOrganize community events that serve as platforms for knowledge sharing among\nfarmers, showcasing successful case studies of sustainable agriculture practices and\ndigital financial literacy.\nLaunch a media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable\nfarming techniques and the benefits of participating in women saving groups. This\ncampaign will utilize local radio stations, social media, and community bulletins to reach\na wide audience.\nReach out directly to rural farmers through our network of agricultural extension\nofficers. These officers will provide on-the-ground support, offering guidance on crop\nrotation, organic farming, and water-efficient irrigation methods.\nEstablish partnerships with local women's groups to facilitate the formation of saving\ngroups. These partnerships will provide a supportive framework for educating women on\nfinancial literacy, with a focus on digital savings tools and cryptocurrency.\nDevelop and distribute educational materials that are easy to understand and relevant to\nthe local context. These materials will cover topics such as biodiversity conservation,\nsustainable land management practices, and the basics of cryptocurrency.\nCreate model farms that demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices in action. These\nfarms will serve as learning sites where farmers can see the benefits of such practices\nfirsthand and receive hands-on training.\nConduct pre-and post-season planning workshops for farmers. These workshops will\nfocus on effective planning strategies that enhance agricultural productivity while\npromoting environmental sustainability.\nBy implementing these strategies, we aim to empower ruralfarmers and women saving groups\nwith the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their agricultural practices, enhance food\nsecurity, and achieve economic empowerment. Our approach is designed to address the\nmultifaceted challenges faced by these communities, from environmental degradation to\nfinancial exclusion, by fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation. Through our plan\nof action, we are committed to creating a lasting impact that not only benefits individual\nfarmers and women groups but also contributes to the overall resilience and sustainability of\nrural communities.", "hidden": false, "question": "Describe how funds from the grants program will be used for your project.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds (i.e. DeSci GR15/ Beta/GG 20DeSci round/GG21 DeSci round) using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here.", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1213 rural farmers and community members trained on regenerative/smart agricultural methods, onboarded into web3, sensitized and educated on the impacts of climate climate change\n\n34,000+ fruit trees have been planted in 105 schools and 73 health centers\n\n8 wetlands have been restored\n\n683 women and girls are undertaking the skills training on both tailoring and hairdressing\n\n3,000+ children receive scholastic materials every year\n\n1067 girls and women have been trained on making reusable sanitary towels", "hidden": false, "question": "If this project participated in past DeSci grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones since the last round.", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there any other information you would like to share about your project, previous work, other project affiliations, or potential conflicts of interest? (or anything not covered elsewhere in this application that you feel is relevant to share)", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": false, "question": "Does 50% of your team reflect the diversity of the community your project serves with a particular emphasis on including women, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC), individuals with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community?", "questionId": 12}], "project": {"id": "0xbaae2a3e1fc6459d4fa44ff7df23883bdd0066f8841507be5cce9839662528f5", "title": "Ayowecca Uganda: Training rural farmers & indigenous communities on regenerative agriculture, providing women & girls with new skills for economic empowerment, and planting fruit trees in schools, health centers & churches.", "logoImg": "bafkreifpusk37ff3tllfgiuatxjnc5pkk3ubsjdwzy3ng5hsh4wsrm7lsu", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreickg5cdzlb7w5gggptvy65yl45yfp4uzjcpl46fr364i3xddrecae", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.ayoweccauganda.org", 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["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1", "https://w3id.org/vc/status-list/2021/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2025-03-20T15:44:32.057Z", "expirationDate": "2025-06-18T15:44:32.057Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xE024C19924e867B46049c709Ad1239Fb3cDcE255", "@context": {"provider": "https://schema.org/Text", "nullifiers": {"@type": "https://schema.org/Text", "@container": "@list"}}, "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#ayowecca_uganda", "nullifiers": ["v0.0.0:gdbtbfs2yjmClePvsjpsM8qTIN4qAJbehvDdbWOtiL8="]}}}, "description": "About\nAYOWECCA UGANDA is a community led NGO in Tororo, East Uganda. At AYOWECCA UGANDA, we train rural farmers on regenerative agricultural methods/smart agriculture that are environmentally sustainable, map agricultural practices in carbon credits, promote agroforestry and permaculture where farmers can plant fruit trees besides growing food or cash crops and learn how to make organic manure and pesticides.\n\nWe also have a charity which works in our local communities to mobilize climate change awareness and education, crypto education, tree planting and wetlands and peatland restoration campaigns, workshops, storytelling, giving seeds to farmers, etc.\n\n![policeofficersonrestoration](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_20221111_095836_433-1-1536x1152.jpg)\n\nFor GG23, we request that with your support, we can create a thriving community training/skilling center and demonstration farm to help our community adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change. We seek to build climate resilience for rural, low-income communities with a focus on women, families and youth. Your support will also help us plant more fruit trees in schools, health centers and churches. Our training space is small and we would like to get a bigger place in order to help more people, and also to be able to pay additional facilitators. Our vision is that by next year, many of our Supporters can visit our farm and recommend interns for our organization.\n\nAt Ayowecca Uganda, we believe the time to act is now to safeguard not only the natural heritage of Tororo, Eastern Uganda, but also the health, prosperity, and resilience of its communities in the frontlines affected by the climate crisis. We invite you to join us in making a difference to the lives of those who really need it.\n\n![plantingfruittrees](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_20221111_111926_106-1536x1152.jpg)\n\nAbout\nIn the heart of Tororo, Eastern Uganda, a crisis of environmental degradation threatens the region's biodiversity and agricultural productivity. Rampant deforestation and wetland destruction have led to irreversible damage, impacting the livelihoods of local\n\ncommunities. Our proposed solution aims to restore the natural landscapes through community awareness campaigns and large-scale tree planting efforts. By addressing the lack of awareness and engaging communities in restoration efforts, we can\n\ncreate a sustainable shift towards conservation practices.\n\nOur project's goals include planting 1 million native trees, rehabilitating 100 hectares of wetlands, and increasing environmental conservation awareness among 80% of the local population. We are committed to reversing the tide of environmental degradation in Tororo and fostering a culture of conservation for generations to come.\n\nAYOWECCA UGANDA’s wide range of programs provide support in some of the poorest and most underprivileged communities in Uganda, East Africa. We work with wetlands, peatlands and ecosystem restoration to help address climate change; we also plant fruit trees in schools, health centers and communities to fight food insecurity, increase plantations and provide forest cover.\n\nBesides agroforestry/permaculture, plastic wastes and management and energy conservation, AYOWECCA UGANDA also trains young adolescent girls on how to make reusable sanitary towels and provides scholastic materials to the most vulnerable to attend and access education and creates awareness among communities to actively empower women and children.\n\nSince AYOWECCA UGANDA is community founded, our activities are community based to benefit the local people facing both social and environmental challenges.\n\n![Treenueserybed](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240618-094505-768x569.jpg)\n\nIn 2025 our journey is to plant 50000 fruit trees and train 5000 rural farmers in Tororo District\n\nUpdate\n1213 rural farmers and community members trained on regenerative/smart agricultural methods, onboarded into web3, sensitized and educated on the impacts of climate climate change\n\n34,000+ fruit trees have been planted in 105 schools and 73 health centers\n\n8 wetlands have been restored\n\n683 women and girls are undertaking the skills training on both tailoring and hairdressing\n\n3,000+ children receive scholastic materials every year\n\n1067 girls and women have been trained on making reusable sanitary towels\n\nWe also bought tailoring, catering and salon services to train rural girls and women who have dropped out of school and to empower them with hands-on skills to be economically empowered.\n\n![skilling girls](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JPEG_20240703_133651_8197707277131995110-768x432.jpg)\n\nProject Objectives\nObjective 1\n\nSensitize stakeholders on the importance of Agroforestry/permaculture/regenerative agriculture.\n\nForm groups among communities and train them in agroforestry practices.\n\nEnhance the capacity of 1,000 households in 50 groups to raise and plant seedlings on their individual/community farms.\n\nEstablish nursery beds for raising seedlings to supply schools, health centers and across Tororo District.\n\nTrain rural farmers on regenerative agricultural practices including making organic manure and pesticides.\n\nObjective 2\n\nProcure training materials for agroforestry/permaculture demonstrations.\n\nEstablish agroforestry seedlings/permaculture sites per Sub County.\n\nObjective 3\n\nDistribute seedlings to their individual members/community members.\n\nSupervise and monitor planting by their members.\n\nIntercrop established plots with Agricultural crops.\n\nObjective 4\n\nDistribute seedlings to schools, health centers, churches and to the communities.\n\nSupervise and monitor planting of trees in schools, health centers and churches.\n\nWe welcome anyone or any organizations willing to work with us to make this world a better place for everyone as partners and collaborators.\n\n![womenempowerment](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_20240604_162002_143-768x576.jpg)\n\nPartnerships\n\nWe are so grateful for our continued collaboration and partnership with The Solar Foundation in the past years, financing our office with solar power, security fencing and solar lights at our greenhouse/nursery bed and powering 206 families with solar lanterns (women and vulnerable families).\n\nWe are also collaborating with Silvi Protocol to track the growth of fruit trees we have planted from potting at the nursery bed, to planting through maturity when they bear fruits through dMRV data.\n\n![silviprotocolprove](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ayowecca-Silvi-GG20.jpg)\n\nConclusion\nThe environmental crisis in Eastern Uganda presents a pressing need for action to reverse the tide of degradation and safeguard the region's natural heritage. Our proposed solution, centered on community awareness campaigns and large-\n\nscale tree planting efforts, addresses the root causes of environmental degradation while fostering a culture of conservation.\n\nThe significance of this project extends beyond local impact, as it contributes to global concerns such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Absolute poverty and water scarcity, education and technology literacy\n\nThe impact of our project will be transformative, leading to improved biodiversity, enhanced community resilience against climate change impacts, and a shift towards sustainable land use practices. By implementing a comprehensive framework for\n\nevaluation and planning for future funding through eco-tourism initiatives and international partnerships, we are dedicated to ensuring the long-term sustainability of our conservation efforts in Tororo Eastern Uganda and economic empowerment for women and rural farmers.\n\n![communitytreeplantingevent](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-8.png)\n\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "AYOWECCA-UGANDA", "projectTwitter": "ayowecca_uganda"}, "recipient": "0xE024C19924e867B46049c709Ad1239Fb3cDcE255"}}