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(VC, grants by foundation, token sales, etc)", "questionId": 6}, {"type": "number", "answer": "10", "hidden": false, "question": "How old (in Months) is the project?", "questionId": 7}, {"type": "address", "hidden": true, "question": "If you participated in past grant rounds using a different project payout wallet address, please share it here:", "questionId": 8}, {"type": "number", "answer": "2", "hidden": false, "question": "Total team size", "questionId": 9}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "@PatrickOjuka1", "hidden": true, "question": "Profiles or socials of other main team members publicly associated with the project: ", "questionId": 10}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The E-Shule project aims to promote Climate Advocacy and Education in schools. It also aims to promote the use of Renewable Energy in Uganda.", "hidden": false, "question": "Please explain how your project meets the Climate Solutions Round eligibility criteria. ", "questionId": 11}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "The GG19 round led us to establish a valuable connection with the Solar Foundation. Through this collaboration, we are in the process of providing some Ugandan schools with solar panels and full solar systems. We are also designing and developing a solar education module, The Solar Educate Project. This project aims to integrate solar literacy into the E-Shule curriculum, serving as both an innovative educational tool and a medium for environmental awareness among students.\n\nWe have also recently formed a partnership with Solarpunk Nomads, with whom we're exploring the development of a Bamboo bicycle project. We're considering extending this initiative to schools for climate change education activities. This aligns well with the Solar Educate curriculum we're developing alongside The Solar Foundation.\n\nWe're also pleased to share that we have identified a pilot school for our project. Currently, we are in the final stages of preparing to formalize our partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This step brings us closer to realizing our vision of empowering African schools with sustainability and Web3 technologies.\n\nWe engaged in discussions with The Solar Foundation to explore ways to support rural schools in Mayuge with solar power. This initiative aims to enhance education activities, enabling students to study at night and providing security lights.\n\nWe also hosted Jon Ruth from The Solar Foundation, who visited schools to assess how they could be supported with solar panels.\n\nWe also participated in discussions with the Solarpunk Nomads regarding the bamboo expedition bike project in Uganda. The goal is to conduct Climate Advocacy initiatives in Uganda.\n\nWe are partnering with two schools to implement the Solar Educate program, aiming to reach over 200 students in total.\n", "hidden": false, "question": "If you've received funding in past grant rounds, please share any new updates or milestones from the prior months. You can also include the challenges you've faced. ", "questionId": 12}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Have you used Hypercert, Deresy, Karma GAP or other impact tool for your project? ", "questionId": 13}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "question": "Please share links to any tools you are using to track impact (Hypercerts, Deresy, Karma GAP).", "questionId": 14}, {"type": "paragraph", "answer": "We have developed a Monitoring and Evaluation framework that we will utilize to measure and improve our impact. \nThis is a tool that is designed and used to track the number and value of product activities towards achieving the project mission.", "hidden": false, "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": 15}, {"type": "paragraph", "hidden": false, "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": 16}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to future messages from the Climate Coordination Network (CCN) for updates, information, and/or interviews? ", "questionId": 17}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Yes"], "hidden": true, "question": "Would you like to opt-in to us sharing your information with select third-parties for investment opportunities? ", "questionId": 18}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Renewable Energy", "hidden": false, "question": "Which of these categories best represents your project? Choose from: ", "questionId": 19}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["Africa"], "hidden": false, "question": "Location/Region where the project is located: Choose from: ", "questionId": 20}, {"type": "multiple-choice", "answer": "Africa", "hidden": false, "question": "Primary Location/Region where the project is making an impact: Choose from: ", "questionId": 21}, {"type": "short-answer", "answer": "Uganda", "hidden": false, "question": "What specific Country or Countries are you making an impact in?", "questionId": 22}, {"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": 23}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 125k sub-round funded by Shell? All grantees must agree to a KYC process to be eligible to receive these funds. ", "questionId": 24}, {"type": "checkbox", "answer": ["No"], "hidden": false, "question": "Would you like to be included in an additional 50k sub-round funded by Celo? In order to qualify you must meet one of these eligibility criteria: Have an active deployment on the Celo blockchain or Have a clear public intention, commitment, or roadmap towards supporting Celo.  ", "questionId": 25}], "project": {"id": "0xb28e9067dda0b9bc450faced1972c3e7564272d4341595956644aee5e3a3631b", "title": "Comrades to Youths Africa: E-shule Project", "logoImg": "bafkreie4enloinz5wec54gx2wngdtcxnznmvcquvvu3gwzsdwvhu3i7r3a", "metaPtr": {"pointer": "bafkreihrlfqde7mibqa2gp7nr63yudn6tc62m5z6hwtmqvkyix6jkuzsha", "protocol": "undefined"}, "website": "https://www.cty-africa.org", "bannerImg": "bafkreiejixqrnlm6jrlpyp7v7nyh3gnawww7myb7ltmucsvpjiwulk24ma", "createdAt": 1713364753864, "credentials": {"twitter": {"type": ["VerifiableCredential"], "proof": {"jws": "eyJhbGciOiJFZERTQSIsImNyaXQiOlsiYjY0Il0sImI2NCI6ZmFsc2V9..chxvLhFXlYz0MNRAT2GY_LdCxP4wkYCGrLz0Q__sqtD9XgV3m3ZY6nradJDugz-EdDUKS2239mfAYNkdMbz1BA", "type": "Ed25519Signature2018", "created": "2024-04-17T14:29:19.507Z", "proofPurpose": "assertionMethod", "verificationMethod": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC#z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC"}, "issuer": "did:key:z6MkghvGHLobLEdj1bgRLhS4LPGJAvbMA1tn2zcRyqmYU5LC", "@context": ["https://www.w3.org/2018/credentials/v1"], "issuanceDate": "2024-04-17T14:29:19.506Z", "expirationDate": "2024-07-16T14:29:19.506Z", "credentialSubject": {"id": "did:pkh:eip155:1:0xd50B50ABA70dDFfC9361ef1313c4323Fc3A43229", "hash": "v0.0.0:lNUbPzmNV/XBoT2f4SaatwOkekz99/U7+eyFu0nFzIs=", "@context": [{"hash": "https://schema.org/Text", "provider": "https://schema.org/Text"}], "provider": "ClearTextTwitter#Cty_Africa"}}}, "description": "**Comrades to Youths Africa: E-Shule Project, providing Sustainability and Solar Training to empower the next generation of African students.**\n\n## Introduction\n\nComrades to Youths Africa is a community-based organization in the Mayuge District in Uganda, East Africa, formed in 2020 and registered as an NGO in 2021. The Comrades to Youths Africa E-Shule project is an initiative aimed at introducing sustainability education with a focus on Solar education and Web3 technologies in Ugandan schools. \n\nWe impact youth in rural Africa to be environmentally conscious and empower them with knowledge and skills for employment and to change the world by promoting environmental conservation. In addition to building our curriculum, working to bring solar to our partner schools and creating a specific solar education module, we have developed a Monitoring and Evaluable framework that we will utilize to measure and improve our impact.\n\n[![IMG-4747.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/tTP46gHn/IMG-4747.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/BLS394bJ)\n\n## Overview\n\nE stands for Ecology, Empowerment, and Electronic. Shule is a Swahili word that means School. By integrating the principles of Ecology, Empowerment, and Electronic (E) in schools (Shule), the E-Shule project seeks to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to tackle community challenges of the future, especially climate change. It begins as a pilot in one Ugandan school.\n\nBy embracing Web3 ideology, the project aims to utilize decentralized identity systems and ecosystems to empower both students and staff. Through the integration of Web3 technologies into educational resources and activities, students will gain hands-on experience in sustainability and future-oriented practices.\n\n[![DSC-0577-1.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/cJtxqJCk/DSC-0577-1.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/LqRKL2zj)\n\nThe project's activities include sustainability-focused programs and skill-building initiatives focused on renewable energy, environmental conservation and innovation aiming to nurture a generation of environmentally conscious and empowered individuals.\n\n## Update, Progress and Impact\n\nThe GG19 round led us to establish a valuable connection with the **Solar Foundation**. Through this collaboration, we are in the process of providing some Ugandan schools with solar panels and full solar systems. We are also designing and developing a solar education module, the **Solar Educate Project**. This project aims to integrate solar literacy into the E-Shule curriculum, serving as both an innovative educational tool and a medium for environmental awareness among students.\n\nWe have also recently formed a partnership with **Solarpunk Nomads**, with whom we're exploring the development of a **Bamboo bicycle project**. We're considering extending this initiative to schools for climate change education activities. This aligns well with the Solar Educate curriculum we're developing alongside The Solar Foundation.\n\nWe're also pleased to share that we have identified a pilot school for our project. Currently, we are in the final stages of preparing to formalize our partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This step brings us closer to realizing our vision of empowering African schools with sustainability and Web3 technologies.\n\nWe engaged in discussions with The Solar Foundation to explore ways to support rural schools in Mayuge with solar power. This initiative aims to enhance education activities, enabling students to study at night and providing security lights.\n\nWe also hosted **Jon Ruth from the Solar Foundation**, who visited schools to assess how they could be supported with solar panels.\n\n[![20240130185203-IMG-0148-1.jpg](https://i.postimg.cc/hj7hR2zW/20240130185203-IMG-0148-1.jpg)](https://postimg.cc/cg0dQMBX)\n\nWe also participated in discussions with the Solarpunk Nomads regarding the bamboo expedition bike project in Uganda. The goal is to conduct **Climate Advocacy initiatives in Uganda**.\n\nWe are partnering with two schools to implement the Solar Educate program, aiming to reach over 200 students in total.\n\n## Lessons Learned\n\nIn our journey, we encountered challenges in securing a pilot school for our project. However, with guidance from another climate solutions grantee, Earth-Based Soul of the Solarpunk Guild, we were prompted to reassess our approach. We realized the importance of carefully considering our community outreach strategy to minimize the risk of project rejection in the future.\n\nThis experience highlighted the significance of seeking advice and leveraging the expertise of experienced professionals within relevant communities. Moving forward, we are committed to implementing a more strategic and informed approach to our community engagement efforts. By doing so, we aim to mitigate potential risks and enhance the success of our project initiatives.\n\n## Roadmap and Plans for GG20 funds\n\n1. District officials and Parents Outreach and Engagement. We shall allocate funds to introduce the project to district officials and parents of the children in the pilot schools, raising awareness, gathering feedback, and fostering greater community involvement and support.\n\n2. Capacity Building and Training. We shall invest some of the funds in training programs for staff and school teachers to understand how to integrate sustainability and Web3 ideologies.\n\n3. Development of Solar Educate curriculum. We shall use some of the funds to develop and design the Solar Educate curriculum that will be used to teach the\nstudents on solar energy sessions and hands-on activities to deepen students' understanding of solar energy and environmental sustainability.\n\n## Additional Needs\n\nThe schools we work with are located in rural, low-income communities. We would like to find an affordable way to empower these off-grid partner schools with reliable internet access. Please reach out if you have any ideas on how this can be accomplished.\n\n", "lastUpdated": 0, "projectTwitter": "Cty_Africa"}, "recipient": "0xd50B50ABA70dDFfC9361ef1313c4323Fc3A43229"}}