{"signature": "0xb70f21e25b6c1a7077d2a5066ee47b7678944dd0c57938bf5b5dc1729256e07302878999e042cc8144e09e77edb654fe75ca0c8cd18ea058e010e345cf7c10d11b", "application": {"round": "0x8300bff613a1192e3d7fa0bab63acd46c7796204", "answers": [{"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@ayoweccauganda", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle", "questionId": 0}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "@ayoweccauganda", "hidden": true, "question": "Link to your Public Group Chat (e.g., Discord or Telegram)", "questionId": 1}, {"type": "link", "answer": "https://gap.karmahq.xyz/project/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/grants?tab=overview&grantId=0x7664be39224e5e2a592561002b8d3597d6468fd32dc1c7433f7f58fab155b3e6", "hidden": true, "question": "Please link your Karma GAP profile, which will be used for milestone tracking and progress updates", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Educational Content and Documentation", "Community and Support Resources"], "hidden": true, "question": "Which of the Sei ecosystem themes does your project focus on? Please select all that apply:", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our hypothesis is that by providing rural women groups with education on sustainable agriculture techniques and digital financial literacy, we will see an increase in their ability to plan ahead for agricultural seasons and save money effectively. Specifically, we hypothesize that after receiving training on crop selection, soil management, water conservation, and financial literacy including the use of digital savings tools and cryptocurrency, women will demonstrate improved planning skills and financial management practices.\nTo measure the success of our hypothesis, we will track the following Key Performance Indicator (KPI):\n  At least 80% of the participating women saving groups will demonstrate an increase in their ability to plan for agricultural seasons effectively.\nData to measure this KPI will be collected through endline user surveys conducted by our pilot partners. These surveys will assess the women's understanding of sustainable agriculture practices, their adoption of digital financial tools for savings, and their confidence in planning ahead for farming seasons. By analyzing the survey results, we aim to evaluate the impact of our educational interventions on the planning capabilities and financial management skills of rural women groups\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project create value for the Sei developer ecosystem? Please provide specific examples.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Introducing crypto/Web3 technology to our project adds significant value by revolutionizing\n\nthe way we incentivize and empower farmers and women saving groups. By rewarding\n\nfarmers who save $20 on their crypto wallets and those practicing regenerative agriculture\n\nwith organic manure, we create a direct financial incentive for sustainable practices. This not\n\nonly encourages environmentally friendly farming techniques but also promotes financial\n\ninclusion and literacy among rural communities.\n\nBlockchain technology is essential for ensuring transparency, security, and immutability in\n\nthese reward systems. Through blockchain, we can track and verify transactions securely,\n\nguaranteeing that rewards are distributed fairly and efficiently. The decentralized nature of\n\nblockchain also eliminates the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and increasing trust\n\namong participants.\n\nA traditional or Web2 solution would fall short in providing the same level of transparency,\n\nsecurity, and efficiency that blockchain offers. Without blockchain technology, tracking\n\nrewards and ensuring their proper distribution could be prone to errors, delays, or even\n\nmanipulation. Additionally, the decentralized nature of Web3 allows for greater autonomy and\n\ncontrol over financial transactions compared to traditional centralized systems.\n\nBy leveraging crypto/Web3 technology and blockchain in our project, we not only enhance the\n\neffectiveness of our reward mechanisms but also pave the way for a more inclusive and secure\n\nfinancial ecosystem for rural communities. This innovative approach goes beyond\n\nconventional methods by combining sustainability incentives with digital financial\n\nempowerment, ultimately creating a more resilient foundation for agricultural development\n\nand economic growth in rural areas.", "hidden": true, "question": "Describe your project's approach to community engagement and self-marketing. How do you plan to participate in community events, create educational content, and engage with the Sei community?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "As part of our commitment to ensuring the success of the project, our organization will provide a range of resources and support to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of the initiatives. Drawing on our expertise in community engagement, sustainable agriculture, and educational outreach, we will contribute the following resources:\n1.\tTechnical Expertise: Our team includes agricultural specialists, educators, and project managers who will oversee the planning and execution of training programs, workshops, and educational materials. Their technical expertise will ensure that all activities are aligned with best practices in sustainable agriculture and financial literacy.\n2.\tEducational Materials: We will develop tailored educational materials that emphasize sustainable agriculture techniques, biodiversity conservation, financial literacy, and the use of digital savings tools and cryptocurrency. These materials will be designed to be accessible, culturally relevant, and engaging for rural farmers and women saving groups.\n3.\tTraining Programs: Our organization will conduct comprehensive training programs for over 5000 farmers on sustainable agriculture practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, water-efficient irrigation methods, and financial literacy. These programs will empower participants with the knowledge and skills needed to improve their agricultural practices and financial management.\n4.\tModel Farms: We will establish model farms that showcase sustainable agricultural practices in action. These farms will serve as practical learning sites where farmers can observe successful techniques firsthand and receive hands-on training from our experts.\n5.\tWorkshops: Pre-and post-season planning workshops will be organized for farmers to enhance their agricultural practices, increase crop yields, and improveoverall farm sustainability. These workshops will provide farmers with practical guidance on effective planning strategies, pest control, soil management, and water conservation techniques. By participating in these workshops, farmers will be equipped with the tools to make informed decisions throughout the farming cycle.\n6.\tMonitoring and Evaluation: Our organization will implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress and impact of the pilot project. This includes collecting data on key performance indicators, conducting surveys, and engaging with participants to gather feedback on the effectiveness of the interventions.\n7.\tPartnership Coordination: We will actively engage with our network of partners, including Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), local leaders, and government officials, to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration in project implementation. By leveraging these partnerships, we aim to maximize the reach and impact of our initiatives within rural communities.\n8.\tFinancial Support: As part of our commitment to the project's success, we will allocate a portion of the budget towards covering operational costs, training expenses, materials development, and other essential components of the pilot project. This financial support will enable us to deliver high-quality programs that benefit farmers and women saving groups in tangible ways.\nBy providing these resources and support mechanisms, our organization is dedicated to ensuring that the project is successful in achieving its goals of empowering rural farmers with sustainable agriculture techniques and digital financial literacy. Through a holistic approach that combines technical expertise, educational materials, training programs, model farms,workshops, monitoring and evaluation, partnership coordination, and financial support, we are confident in our ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of farmers and women saving groups in rural communities. Our commitment to excellence and sustainability drives us to provide the necessary resources for the pilot project's success, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and empowered agricultural sector for all stakeholders involved\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your team's expertise contribute to the successful execution of the project? Please provide relevant background information.", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "  Conduct a comprehensive survey to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by rural farmers and women saving groups. This will help tailor our educational materials and workshops to their unique contexts.\n  Organize community events that serve as platforms for knowledge sharing among farmers, showcasing successful case studies of sustainable agriculture practices and digital financial literacy.\n  Launch a media campaign to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable farming techniques and the benefits of participating in women saving groups. This campaign will utilize local radio stations, social media, and community bulletins to reach a wide audience.\n  Reach out directly to rural farmers through our network of agricultural extension officers. These officers will provide on-the-ground support, offering guidance on crop rotation, organic farming, and water-efficient irrigation methods.\n  Establish partnerships with local women's groups to facilitate the formation of saving groups. These partnerships will provide a supportive framework for educating women on financial literacy, with a focus on digital savings tools and cryptocurrency.\n  Develop and distribute educational materials that are easy to understand and relevant to the local context. These materials will cover topics such as biodiversity conservation, sustainable land management practices, and the basics of cryptocurrency.\n  Create model farms that demonstrate sustainable agricultural practices in action. These farms will serve as learning sites where farmers can see the benefits of such practices firsthand and receive hands-on training.\n  Conduct pre-and post-season planning workshops for farmers. These workshops will focus on effective planning strategies that enhance agricultural productivity while promoting environmental sustainability.\nBy implementing these strategies, we aim to empower ruralfarmers and women saving groups with the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their agricultural practices, enhance food security, and achieve economic empowerment. Our approach is designed to address the multifaceted challenges faced by these communities, from environmental degradation to financial exclusion, by fostering a culture of sustainability and innovation. Through our plan of action, we are committed to creating a lasting impact that not only benefits individual farmers and women groups but also contributes to the overall resilience and sustainability of rural communities.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "Is this a new project or an ongoing initiative? If ongoing, please provide details of your project's contributions to the Sei ecosystem.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our project recognizes the importance of collaboration and partnership in achieving sustainable impact within rural communities. We have established partnerships with a range of organizations to support and enhance the implementation of our initiatives. These partnerships include Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), local leaders, the local council, district leaders, and government officials.\nThe role of these partners is diverse and essential to the success of our project. CBOs and NGOs bring valuable on-the-ground experience and networks that help us reach a wider audience of farmers and women saving groups. Their expertise in community engagement and development ensures that our interventions are culturally sensitive and tailored to local needs.\nLocal leaders play a crucial role in mobilizing community support, advocating for sustainable practices, and facilitating access to resources. By working closely with local councils and district leaders, we can leverage existing structures for effective implementation and sustainability of our programs.\nGovernment officials provide strategic guidance, policy support, and potential funding opportunities that strengthen the long-term impact of our project. Their involvement helps align our initiatives with broader national agendas on agriculture, gender empowerment, and environmental conservation.\nThrough these partnerships, we aim to create a collaborative ecosystem where diverse stakeholders come together to address the complex challenges faced by rural communities. By leveraging the strengths of each partner, we can maximize our collective impact and create lasting change that benefits farmers, women saving groups, and the environment alike.\n", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project align with Sei's core features and vision, such as Parallel Execution, Twin Turbo Consensus, SeiDB, or VM Interoperability?", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "If you were referred to this program, please provide the referrer's information (optional).", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "Please confirm that you have read and agree to comply with the ethical standards outlined in the eligibility criteria, including Gitcoin's Quid Pro Quo policy (https://support.gitcoin.co/gitcoin-knowledge-base/gitcoin-grants/general-questions/what-is-our-quid-pro-quo-policy) ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "dropdown", "answer": "Yes", "hidden": true, "question": "If selected, will you commit to providing regular updates via Karma GAP on project progress and milestone achievements and participating in Sei community events to present your progress and outcomes?", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Is there anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other affiliations? 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By rewarding\n\nfarmers who save $20 on their crypto wallets and those practicing regenerative agriculture\n\nwith organic manure, we create a direct financial incentive for sustainable practices. This not\n\nonly encourages environmentally friendly farming techniques but also promotes financial\n\ninclusion and literacy among rural communities.\n\nBlockchain technology is essential for ensuring transparency, security, and immutability in\n\nthese reward systems. Through blockchain, we can track and verify transactions securely,\n\nguaranteeing that rewards are distributed fairly and efficiently. The decentralized nature of\n\nblockchain also eliminates the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and increasing trust\n\namong participants.\n\nA traditional or Web2 solution would fall short in providing the same level of transparency,\n\nsecurity, and efficiency that blockchain offers. Without blockchain technology, tracking\n\nrewards and ensuring their proper distribution could be prone to errors, delays, or even\n\nmanipulation. Additionally, the decentralized nature of Web3 allows for greater autonomy and\n\ncontrol over financial transactions compared to traditional centralized systems.\n\nBy leveraging crypto/Web3 technology and blockchain in our project, we not only enhance the\n\neffectiveness of our reward mechanisms but also pave the way for a more inclusive and secure\n\nfinancial ecosystem for rural communities. This innovative approach goes beyond\n\nconventional methods by combining sustainability incentives with digital financial\n\nempowerment, ultimately creating a more resilient foundation for agricultural development\n\nand economic growth in rural areas.\n\nWe want to transform the narrative that ecosystems around the world are separate and that climate issues should be tackled separately. Our project expresses the interconnectedness of wetland ecosystems and culture, offers creative engagement and demonstrates the power of this form of engagement, and highlights the many youth voices forming a movement around wetlands, especially youth from Indigenous communities. \n\n\n\nWe will set up a social media campaign that follows the flightpath of a number of migratory birds who travel across East Africa (Uganda and Kenya) to the UK (including wheatears, whitethroats, warbler species). As the birds travel across the lands, young people will tell stories from their culture connected to wetlands or migratory birds. These stories may be a dance, a poem or an artwork. As the birds stop in the UK, all of the input will be collated to a heat map, which will show the locations of online activity, as demonstrated through the hashtag. \n\n\n\nThis content will be exhibited locally and internationally to celebrate wetlands (such as in galleries) and will be taken to local politicians to push for more legislation (such as at COP29). As a synthesis, we will also produce a research paper about the connection explored\n\n\n\nhttps://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot_20221004-104330_1.jpg\n\n\n\nTheme \n\n\n\nWetlands (Climate) While Using Blockchain\n\n\n\nhow our project will make a positive contribution\n\n\n\nUsing wetlands and migratory birds as a storytelling tool, we will contribute to more diverse narratives between countries of Africa and the UK in several ways. We will highlight underrepresented cultural stories of these countries, as they intersect with wetlands. The stories will be told from youth, particularly Indigenous youth; voices who are at the forefront of climate action but often not included in decision-making, including the question of who gets to share their story. Through exploration of migratory birds, we will demonstrate the interchange between the countries in terms of people, ideas, energy and resources, countering the narrative of flow as being one-directional and demonstrating the rich and varied history of exchange. Youth will become more aware of the cultural significance of wetlands in their own countries and beyond.\n\nMillions of migratory birds fly between the UK and East Africa each year, touching down on wetlands, which are key habitats for wildlife, important sources of water, climate coolers, have a direct cultural significance and more. Wetlands and migratory birds have played a significant role in the development of diverse and interconnected cultures. However, both are currently underrepresented in policy dialogues and popular cultural narratives; something our project will change. \n\n\n\nAudience:\n\nThe project focuses on youth, specifically Indigenous youth (18-35) in East Africa (Uganda and Kenya) and the UK, particularly wetland communities with migratory birds who are culturally significant, including Lake Victoria in East Africa and corresponding locations in the UK. Through social media platforms popular with youth, such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, we aim for 1,000 online engagements. By using different platforms, we can share varied forms of content. The content will also be exhibited locally and taken to international decision-making spaces, where we aim for at least 250 face-to-face engagements with public, decision-makers, youth and activists. \n\nPlease watch our video for COP 26\n\n![Jonathan&Daniel](https://youtu.be/Ub7KoPbEat4?si=DSY7IBUSSs7elVVL)\n\n\n\nProject timeline and outcomes\n\n\nThis project should have the potential for scale to be further developed and shared with a broader audience, particularly through digital means, and have an impact on the group’s communities\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "AYOWECCA-UGANDA", "projectTwitter": "ayowecca_uganda"}, "recipient": "0x2877155D80934407A6b9074E419b74bB3a11bF5E"}}