{"signature": "0x26acabe35e94c9d42f6533a6fa7a2a0d74ec2a76b2385ac60f13243848c7bafe77efe8f0a8f8f7c3103383bad49b471497322f6430ec177c0366d7bb84c07e601b", "application": {"round": "0xc04b6cc0fb78fbe717d0338e7f9a1d8013312f0a", "answers": [{"type": "email", "hidden": true, "question": "Email Address", "questionId": 0, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "j4pb0KgR+QmZjGUh4U0rh3eDr0/ARY2aJGxBBapJlCu6574TdfbfzEyidZ6BBDrQ", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "28e808dcdfd3bac306468eeb46cc858cfe6a86dc7b3cd3ee0ce40bc7276cf1fa1f4e668e0f18d2da563d9f18e8a94b04e7b7fcf867321afec7a9163d62d04730030eb59e8c9868b6bddc723540e4517f9239b4d73fa608b6551805958a1e1895ce32a76c6618cc8f2cb87b305dab7285a24ed58660a8cc65de8891765a71f1b70000000000000020f719f47256350c11b0294c4a2ada2282d4bd4b95175d64b87c5a73593de80395ff4920d1b06688aaab41d2fa8f9addb9"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "Telegram Handle We Can Use To Contact You ", "questionId": 1, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "c06kcUlf/kkw3nOjhIFXJOZHTmOOPzLTi50EVERzsj4=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "fd6b820c012d6f9842444eba6cb84e2c304221524ac8d7bbab760bee9d10c4ff573ae18eaf41485b5fcc4b376de8a3060a5918bff0d8bd24877e2b8d76b1eced7740bc41bec61b019d72605c7e636aa628ae8bfd1aaae65e894ad247785805adef669d37f58e31586cb30f27c6cd671cdb28c6276666d1b05c69e985978be0830000000000000020427cf1ecb93d4d0a22ac4609db8170d28623ffff9f4e5c6ce8f72558fdc7367722be84c7e961eaa118eb63851452e692"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "https://github.co/AYOWECCA-UGANDA", "hidden": false, "question": "Project GitHub Repo", "questionId": 2}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Have you participated in a previous Gitcoin Grants Round with this project? If so, please name the rounds or link the builder profile to prior rounds.", "questionId": 3}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Introducing crypto/Web3 technology to our project adds significant value by revolutionizing\nthe way we incentivize and empower farmers and women saving groups. By rewarding\nfarmers who save $20 on their crypto wallets and those practicing regenerative agriculture\nwith organic manure, we create a direct financial incentive for sustainable practices. This not\nonly encourages environmentally friendly farming techniques but also promotes financial\ninclusion and literacy among rural communities.\nBlockchain technology is essential for ensuring transparency, security, and immutability in\nthese reward systems. Through blockchain, we can track and verify transactions securely,\nguaranteeing that rewards are distributed fairly and efficiently. The decentralized nature of\nblockchain also eliminates the need for intermediaries, reducing costs and increasing trust\namong participants.\nA traditional or Web2 solution would fall short in providing the same level of transparency,\nsecurity, and efficiency that blockchain offers. Without blockchain technology, tracking\nrewards and ensuring their proper distribution could be prone to errors, delays, or even\nmanipulation. Additionally, the decentralized nature of Web3 allows for greater autonomy and\ncontrol over financial transactions compared to traditional centralized systems.\nBy leveraging crypto/Web3 technology and blockchain in our project, we not only enhance the\neffectiveness of our reward mechanisms but also pave the way for a more inclusive and secure\nfinancial ecosystem for rural communities. This innovative approach goes beyond\nconventional methods by combining sustainability incentives with digital financial\nempowerment, ultimately creating a more resilient foundation for agricultural development\nand economic growth in rural areas.", "hidden": true, "question": "How does your project focus on building on, integrating with, or supporting the Allo Protocol ecosystem? Please provide specific examples of your work and plans.", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Our organization, dedicated to community engagement and education, has a strong\nbackground in hosting workshops for local farmers. Our mission is to promote sustainable\nagriculture techniques that enhance food security while minimizing environmental impact.\nWith our expertise in developing educational materials tailored to the local context, we\nemphasize the importance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management\npractices.\nFurthermore, our ability to achieve the project's goals lies in our experience in implementing\nsustainable agricultural practices. We have successfully introduced agroecological techniques\nsuch as crop rotation, organic farming, and water-efficient irrigation methods to improve soil\nhealth and increase crop resilience. Additionally, we have established model farms that\nshowcase these sustainable practices in action, serving as valuable learning sites for other\nfarmers in the community\nOur project shares similarities with existing initiatives such as the Silvi protocol and Shamba\nNetwork (M.R.V). These projects focus on sustainable agriculture practices, environmental\nconservation, and financial empowerment within rural communities. However, 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.\nIn summary, while drawing inspiration from comparable projects like the Silvi protocol and\nShamba Network (M.R.V), our 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": true, "question": "Describe your project's current status and roadmap. Are you actively developing on Allo Protocol, or do you have a clear plan for future integration?", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Timelines and Milestones\nActivities Milestones Timelines\nConduct 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": true, "question": "Outline your plans for community engagement and user adoption. How will you contribute to expanding the Allo ecosystem?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": " by providing rural women groups with education on sustainable\nagriculture techniques and digital financial literacy, we will see an increase in their ability to\nplan ahead for agricultural seasons and save money effectively. Specifically, we hypothesize\nthat after receiving training on crop selection, soil management, water conservation, and\nfinancial literacy including the use of digital savings tools and cryptocurrency, women will\ndemonstrate improved planning skills and financial management practices.\nTo measure the success of our hypothesis, we will track the following Key Performance\nIndicator (KPI):\nAt least 80% of the participating women saving groups will demonstrate an increase in\ntheir ability to plan for agricultural seasons effectively.\nData to measure this KPI will be collected through endline user surveys conducted by our pilot\npartners. These surveys will assess the women's understanding of sustainable agriculture\npractices, their adoption of digital financial tools for savings, and their confidence in planning\nahead for farming seasons. By analyzing the survey results, we aim to evaluate the impact of\nour educational interventions on the planning capabilities and financial management skills of\nrural women groups.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you envision your project driving GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) through the Allo protocol? Please provide potential metrics or estimates.", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "paragraph", "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/0x870167a3a5e2fb6975ec39d8ad156896b50778db3e88052b15bd4f314b819186/milestones-and-updates", "hidden": true, "question": "Provide your Karma GAP profile link and briefly describe how you'll use it for milestone tracking.", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If applicable, list any contract addresses or other verifiable on-chain objects related to your project that demonstrate your work with Allo. 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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 GG22, 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. \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": "0x71Fff5ADCf4a5Ea13C56dEbd95e6c3C9079200Cd"}}