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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 4}, {"type": "number", "answer": "3", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 5}, {"type": "number", "answer": "22", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 7, "encryptedAnswer": {"ciphertext": "soOMopgcCl58qt0F5GuSoOAJnQH+K+GjWZGKVWIkB3I=", "encryptedSymmetricKey": "7225a4281170774e11c376b0a266fd9b267f25757c65104b423f9fe9bec303abdb0f2c9c0bfbdcb1059fdebd608b5800de2621fb5cedf48f892c9da82bf36e613893ce6f1f8ce485660f412fb8241e92d89af94f0ec1ced54f71acfc1988638fafe447c4725c2f88887feaef3c3dc62a8e5162328b763569e07224682e85468d0000000000000020811fefa280b36ad89d35e19aa6c83c68f9bf731ef7251cb1bf32cc4403d0dc7078f5a21451f03f75d637ff632faffcb8"}}, {"type": "short-answer", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Have you read and confirmed your grant abides by the Program General Eligibility Policy? https://gitcoin.notion.site/GG18-Eligibility-cb4a5754c56043d4b3ed34eddbac261c?pvs=4", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Vanara\u2019s commitment to sustainable and ethical production aligns with the ethos of many in the Web3 community, emphasizing transparency, authenticity, and decentralized collaboration.  Mostly on supporting the traditional production knowledge, and acting as a gateway for its fair transfer to the new generation.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the round-specific eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "Next to traditional hemp textile production, we have incorporated a new artisan skill that is also sustainable, and enchancing biodiversity greatly.", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've participated in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "1. Environmental Impact Metrics:\nCarbon Footprint Reduction: Compare the carbon emissions of traditional production methods with the sustainable methods Vanara uses. This can be calculated in terms of CO2 equivalent saved per product/unit.\n\nWater Saved: Calculate the difference in water consumption between traditional methods and your sustainable practices. This is particularly relevant if you emphasize water conservation in cultivation and processing.\n\nLand Regenerated: If hemp cultivation is aiding in soil revitalization, measure the acreage of land positively impacted or regenerated.\n\n2. Social Impact Metrics:\nArtisans Trained: Count the number of artisans you've trained in sustainable and ethical practices, emphasizing the spread of knowledge and skill development.\n\nJobs Created: Track the number of jobs your project has created or sustained, especially in local communities.\n\nConsumer Awareness: Measure the number of consumers reached with educational materials about sustainable and ethical consumption, perhaps through workshops, seminars, or online content.\n\n3. Economic Impact Metrics:\nRevenue from Sustainable Products: Track sales from products made using hemp and Ahimsa silk. This can be a strong indicator of market acceptance and the economic viability of sustainable alternatives.\n\nIncrease in Ethical Suppliers: If you're sourcing materials ethically, you can track the number of suppliers or artisans who have adopted ethical practices as a result of collaborating with you.\n\n4. Cultural Preservation Metrics:\nTraditional Techniques Revived: Count the number of traditional craftsmanship techniques you've incorporated or revived through your initiatives.\n\nStories Documented: Capture and document stories from artisans about their heritage and craft. This can be used to measure the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.", "hidden": true, "question": "How do you measure the impact of your project? Please provide examples and/or standard metrics. This might be used in future impact reports ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": true, "question": "Anything else you'd like to share about your project, previous work, or other project affiliations? Anything you'd like to add that may help in determining project eligibility?", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from Gitcoin for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 15}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for potential opportunities for them to invest in your project? ", "questionId": 16}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Asia", "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is based ", "questionId": 17}], "project": {"id": "10:0x8e1bD5Da87C14dd8e08F7ecc2aBf9D1d558ea174:1071", "title": "Vanara", "logoImg": "bafkreiekvpf5f7degtdkqyrkhjvjiu74oc65eb5tirgseoicubak5se3uy", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreie2454nyzoh3wlbn7sf4xiklapbhthdjld3o4m4shz5pq3ix3yqmy", "protocol": "1"}, "website": "https://vanara.co", "bannerImg": "bafkreigc2emswgs6tistkmwcoovmmy5bayked6jsgsdah2lw2h5zgs4vle", "createdAt": 1692172690987, "credentials": {}, "description": "Vanara aims to address the challenges of unsustainable consumption habits by redefining the materials used in production. The central focus is on leveraging eco-friendly materials such as hemp, which not only provides a resource for slow fashion but also contributes positively to the ecosystem. Vanara has recently incorporated Ahimsa silk, a non-violent approach to silk production, aligning with their ethos of ethical and cruelty-free methods.\n\n### Project Impact on Regeneration:\n\n* **Ethical Production:** Transitioning to cruelty-free production ensures the well-being of sentient creatures.\n\n* **Enhanced Biodiversity&Regeneration :** The non-violent approach to silk farming promotes biodiversity and ecosystem conservation. Hemp cultivation contributes positively to the soil, cleaning and rejuvenating it.\n* **Cultural Preservation:** By promoting ancient, humane methods of production, Vanara preserves traditional craftsmanship and the cultural heritage of Anatolia.\n* **Education and Awareness:** Through the usage of materials like Ahimsa silk and hemp, consumers are educated about ethical alternatives, encouraging a shift in consumption patterns.\n* **Harmony with Nature:** Both hemp and Ahimsa silk represent a symbiotic relationship with nature, highlighting respect for all living entities.\n\n### Training Initiative:\nVanara is keen on equipping artisans with knowledge and skills related to regenerative practices. This comprehensive training encompasses:\n\n- Introduction to regenerative concepts and their importance.\n- Deep insights into materials like hemp and Ahimsa silk.\n- Promoting traditional craftsmanship while integrating innovation.\n- Emphasizing regenerative agriculture practices such as soil health, biodiversity, and water management.\n- Principles of sustainable design and zero-waste crafting.\n- Collaboration and cultural preservation.\n- Integration of technology, especially Web3 & Blockchain, for product traceability and transparency.\n- Continuous learning, feedback, advocacy, and community outreach.\n\n\n### Blockchain Integration:\nIntroducing a blockchain layer would greatly enhance Vanara's operations by:\n\n1. Traceability: Ensuring the ethical sourcing and authenticity of materials.\n2. Transparency: Providing clarity to consumers regarding the origins and production methods of each product.\n3. Public Goods: Through the transparent nature of blockchain, Vanara can further establish its dedication to public welfare and the betterment of the ecosystem, giving consumers more trust and confidence in their purchases.\n\n**Vanara's initiative not only aims to redefine the production landscape by using sustainable materials but also seeks to reshape consumption habits by offering products that are ethically sourced and produced. The integration of blockchain adds an additional layer of trust, transparency, and accountability, bolstering Vanara's efforts in promoting regeneration and sustainable practices.**\n\n\n\n\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "vanara_co"}, "recipient": "0xdE43FaE84691991D16635f40e6bcd26FD41Be887"}}