AfriLearn
{"type": "project", "title": "AfriLearn", "logoImg": "bafkreib6g4z2nqzxzj42mw2cl4dodq2pddemnt4m26m4lmbtpxuhryx7pi", "website": "https://afrilearn.com.ng", "bannerImg": "bafkreiels7gvki53fq2fsblnjxftniskxndwz2qevtwcxebxjwiykyz2dq", "createdAt": 1729545462325, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..kj3yk3oMOt6lH2nAXbHBO-Mch10j4KI8o8-amXC6ekQzy6GcXBoNs_RlPRx3c-f-df5aQx811M3D-GqEoRTgCw", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-10-21T20:11:10.063Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-10-21T20:11:10.063Z", "expirationDate": "2025-01-19T20:11:10.063Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x1B49D8c6eCf5c76bC8276771813c534C1dC0f64a", "hash": "v0.0.0:W2EpadNnZKxKMMD2WmagAtGmTaNFLln1dasuOKB+IEc=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#Afrilearn1"}}}, "description": "AfriLearn: Onboarding Climate Ambassadors\n\nAt AfriLearn, we train and onboard a new generation of climate-savvy ambassadors who are passionate about sustainability across Africa. These young leaders will take on pivotal roles within their communities promoting grassroot climate action. \n\n\nThe Big Problem:\n\nAfrica is facing a significant challenge in combating climate change, particularly in rural and marginalized communities, where there is a lack of climate advocacy. These communities are among the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, such as extreme weather events, soil degradation, deforestation, and food insecurity. In the face of these challenges, there is an urgent need to bridge the gap in climate advocacy in these communities.\n\nhttps://x.com/Afrilearn1/status/1817291653339611411\n\nOur Solution\n\nPrograms that focus on climate education, regeneration, and leadership development, such as the Climate Ambassador Program, are crucial in empowering individuals to become environmental stewards in their own communities. Our first inaugural cohort successfully onboarded and trained 60 participants across Africa. \n\nProject Objectives:\n\nFoster Local Climate Leadership:\nOnboard and train over 500 climate ambassadors who will lead community initiatives and promote environmental action.\n\nPromote Tree Planting and Reforestation:\nPromote tree planting initiatives to combat deforestation and soil degradation, focusing on rural areas. These efforts will restore ecosystems, improve biodiversity, and act as a natural defense against the impacts of climate change. \n\nIncrease Climate Awareness and Education\n\nEducate over 2,000 students and young adults with access to comprehensive climate education programs, raising awareness about the causes, impacts, and solutions to climate change.\n\nImplement Sustainable Farming Practices in Rural Communities:\n\nSupport the adoption of sustainable agriculture, This includes promoting agroforestry, provision of good seedlings and regenerative farming.\n\nPrevious Projects \nCommunity cleanup and climate awareness campaign at Ikole- Ekiti State This event supported 10 young ambassadors who participated in the outreach. This event was self funded\n\nhttps://tinyurl.com/Ikole-Community-cleanup\n\nOrganized a three-weeks Climate ambassador program , Onboarding young environmental enthusiasts  with leadership skills to become active in promoting sustainability. This event was supported by the Climate coordination network through the Gitcoin 21\n\nhttps://x.com/Afrilearn1/status/1829152906622447714\n\nClimate awareness and tree planting events at Ikole - Ekiti State at three different community schools . This event was supported by the climate coordination network through the Gitcoin grant 21 \n\nhttps://x.com/Stephen77167635/status/1848346132767768733\n\nImpact Metrics\nWe’ve hosted 5 virtual and IRL community events with over 1000 attendees. \n\nWe’ve planted over 30 trees in community schools \n\nWe’ve educated over 1000 students and youth on climate change and action.\n\n500+ students  received educational writing materials.\n\n\nSupport Our Grant\n\nWallet address : 0x1B49D8c6eCf5c76bC8276771813c534C1dC0f64a\n\nJoin The Movement\n\nJoin AfriLearn telegram group to collaborate and learn more  \n\nhttps://t.me/+evEK_YZ0x8A5NjE0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "AfriLearn1"}