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However, what sets our proposal apart is the integration of crypto/Web3 technology to incentivize and reward farmers for adopting sustainable practices.\nBy introducing blockchain technology into our project, we innovate by creating a transparent and secure system for incentivizing farmers and women saving groups. Through blockchain, we can track and verify transactions related to rewards, ensuring fair distribution and eliminating potential errors or manipulation. This approach not only promotes sustainable agriculture techniques but also fosters financial inclusion and literacy among rural populations.\nOur project's use of crypto/Web3 technology addresses new questions around how digital assets can be leveraged to promote environmental sustainability and economic empowerment in agricultural settings. By exploring the intersection of cryptocurrency, sustainable agriculture, and financial literacy, we aim to pioneer a holistic approach that benefits both farmers and the environment\nour innovative use of blockchain technology sets our proposal apart by offering a novel solution that combines sustainability incentives with digital financial empowerment. This approach opens up new possibilities for addressing the challenges faced by rural communities, paving the way for a more resilient and inclusive agricultural sector", "hidden": false, "question": "What is the desired impact you seek to create through your research, (ie what becomes possible for communities as the result of the research you conduct?)", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Charmverse", "hidden": false, "question": "Collaborative Governance Mechanism", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "dropdown", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you agree to collaborate and coordinate with other grantees to collate and share your research, including group digital / print publishing and online dialogue, and to license this research under CC BY-SA 4.0?", "questionId": 5, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "mYyPVTRnSAkkO2zTxbPvj4PPrBzD+9YndBE4la+J2Co=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "21e78483f2eb68f598495a3a0cb60fd6fe5f4b5f0dbdd73755a900472f72583bd97c8ac33c5ad5a79b2721f4d452410c5fe860650b111fbce9b6cd43214d724f71d214e2ba51a554b1dc6ce057a3b65cd684a26ff3618bc2cd24e4ec4c3e8b8ea08242d53854c868b0274b28b433c16e603a2fa9f2dcce43166f3baf075ac9e30000000000000020175d063c739c49278f8ff4a5431f2d27b344ea953ae500f4d9efc894f3afd9a5492907b9d781d66d9a195bdfa01829b7"}}, {"type": "dropdown", "hidden": true, "question": "Do you agree to report milestones from your research?", "questionId": 6, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "Gx/7thX1vGkeJNuE2EU1kUhZvViYkyC96tDlv7wii9E=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "6d03731ec9a86ae4514aa245015c86fe1c10e28076cb4764cf728631fcef917c5012d63bec5a6cb0a5316b2355292610901551f942a293d46c22e2c3ad7e1cc60d26691fb61405dbada0d864ec2581b15f2e171da9b33d1f5cd9575b150644aa44cd257ff58102e6d03a9d6d8a85bb53ad366e1c0d8cf2e439d69491d0ddae9700000000000000201f74455879cdcd3a75dd0ebfa5d5f1adfda5e3dc92067001eb8d680a0108e62f483cc582b58881c493fe5fd51270be97"}}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have conducted  several research from climate crisis to absolute poverty\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\n\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\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please describe your past history conducting research of this nature or the relevant skills that will support your work.", "questionId": 7}], "project": {"id": "0x4dcebba7be9ee6c0faa15fae4a00e33934bde5cae2515769bd2e0a90b08dc2d9", "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": "bafkreic4b4xpviizdwdevp2zengwmd3daukgpigytq6a7rutzq76fuipba", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreicgaphudmcz2keosd3xbpz4frd3dcsb3dm33rttghdtgpvagu22eq", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://ayoweccauganda.org", "bannerImg": "bafkreiboffhfnng3f3q7emcgxtmex2ukaiaq7lschwjrhuppfvprqwgy7i", "createdAt": 1712433845493, "userGithub": "JJonathanOlwenyi", "credentials": {"github": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..QcN0FA9z3sEAslEO5Quke40VoWxAkgvcnBuRXyrbgX84szyfS0JzvqbXvUILI_V60Ng8ugNCUVE_-4dHVQC0DA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-21T11:56:09.049Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-21T11:56:09.048Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-20T11:56:09.048Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x0d0c0941e2578da2b9E2Ad03619615f7EeBc48f7", "hash": "v0.0.0:YmUodKYn0zMkLOe7qPhNWlRWFN1lhQbxHehdFx6ASFA=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextGithubOrg#AYOWECCA-UGANDA#95035913"}}, "twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..3IvfeANc75m7TjnqhZQkRzjeLuBACpPdu3LpMorPJWLmD4oxq6BNi5KvfPX0vaVkFnBn9dAgqwEBcCxcN62DBA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-06T17:02:18.798Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-06T17:02:18.798Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-05T17:02:18.798Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0x0d0c0941e2578da2b9E2Ad03619615f7EeBc48f7", "hash": "v0.0.0:QN0u1dXDT5zeVfDi/vfcUwe8TTkH/cF0nSeDFiqpLS4=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#ayowecca_uganda"}}}, "description": "**AYOWECCA 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.\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.\nFor GG21, 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 Climate Round supporters can visit our farm and recommend interns for our organization. \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![AyoweccaChildrenPinkSkirts](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240618-095236.jpg)\n\n\n## About\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\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\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\n**AYOWECCA UGANDA\u2019s** 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.\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.\nSince AYOWECCA UGANDA is community founded, our activities are community based to benefit the local people facing both social and environmental challenges.\n![ayoweccanursery](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ayowecca-Nursery-GG20.jpg)\n\n\n## Update\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\n34,000+ fruit trees have been planted in 105 schools and 73 health centers\n8 wetlands have been restored\n683 women and girls are undertaking the skills training on both tailoring and hairdressing\n3,000+ children receive scholastic materials every year\n1067 girls and women have been trained on making reusable sanitary towels\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![womenontailoringmachine](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/JPEG_20240703_133651_8197707277131995110.jpg)\n## Project Objectives\n**Objective 1**\nSensitize stakeholders on the importance of Agroforestry/permaculture/regenerative agriculture.\nForm groups among communities and train them in agroforestry practices.\nEnhance the capacity of 1,000 households in 50 groups to raise and plant seedlings on their individual/community farms.\nEstablish nursery beds for raising seedlings to supply schools, health centers and across Tororo District.\nTrain rural farmers on regenerative agricultural practices including making organic manure and pesticides.\n**Objective 2**\nProcure training materials for agroforestry/permaculture demonstrations.\nEstablish agroforestry seedlings/permaculture sites per Sub County.\n**Objective 3**\nDistribute seedlings to their individual members/community members.\nSupervise and monitor planting by their members.\nIntercrop established plots with Agricultural crops.\n**Objective 4**\nDistribute seedlings to schools, health centers, churches and to the communities.\nSupervise and monitor planting of trees in schools, health centers and churches.\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\n![ayoweccaskills](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ayowecca-Skills-GG20.jpg)\n## Partnerships\n\nWe are so grateful for our continued collaboration and partnership with [The Solar Foundation](https://solarfoundation.xyz) 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](https://www.silvi.earth/) 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![AyoweccaSilvi](https://ayoweccauganda.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ayowecca-Silvi-GG20.jpg)\n\n## Conclusion\n\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-\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\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", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectGithub": "AYOWECCA-UGANDA", "projectTwitter": "ayowecca_uganda"}, "recipient": "0x0d0c0941e2578da2b9E2Ad03619615f7EeBc48f7"}}