Mitch Motch

Shayan Eskandari

Update Summer 2023: I wanted to update everyone on the progress and how we are surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of eager students joining&nbsp;us in the summer 2023 cohort.&nbsp; In the Summer 2021 course, we had&nbsp;<a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/t/topic/916" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">35 Iranian students of which 9 graduated</a>. Later on when we released all the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDwI1rIhknpNyUWdFt_XD6rpTEjTkUcYo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">material online,</a>&nbsp;we got more than 100 students (40K+ views on the course). This summer, we just&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzYoap5f4Kc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">released the first session</a>&nbsp;which got more than 1100 views (200 watched live, and 800 in the first 48 hours). You can read more on the course content and schedule&nbsp;<a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/t/topic/5637" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">in this link</a>, but also encourage taking a look at the<a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/t/topic/5695" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;student intro topic&nbsp;</a>as the demographic is pretty interesting to look at. As the final number we have 1600 people signed up for the course mailing list, which is 3x more than what we were expecting :) Please feel free to reach out to me or the team at&nbsp;@<a href="https://twitter.com/crypt0zan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">crypt0zan</a>&nbsp;Twitter for any questions, comments, or just to say hi :) -------------------Original Grant Text: Dear Friends, in these past few months we have embarked on an unbelievable and extraordinary journey! Thanks to your support, we were able to educate over 500 Farsi speaking people about blockchain and smart contract coding (Solidity).&nbsp; Over a year ago, seven different women (now <a href="https://twitter.com/crypt0zan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women in Blockchain Farsi</a>) living in different parts of the world heard about a <a href="https://coiniran.com/empowering-iranian-women-with-blockchain/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scholarship</a> for the ConsenSys Academy smart contract development course for Farsi-speaking women. This opportunity, organized by the non-profit educational organization “CoinIran”’s founder <a href="https://twitter.com/baharlikespring" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bahar</a> and Women in Blockchain’s Founder <a href="https://twitter.com/thessymehrain?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thessy Mehrain</a> (also ½ Iranian), was designed to teach all the fundamentals of smart contract development. All seven women who applied for this program <a href="https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/consensys-grants-help-iranian-women-130000273.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">successfully graduated the course</a>. This indeed was huge for us. Participating in an international course, coming from Iran, enabled us to overcome some of the everyday challenges imposed on Iranian society. Words cannot describe how grateful we are for this opportunity! This opened new doors in the world of decentralized technology and blockchain. We were able to take on freelance coding projects and even participate in hackathons! Now we want to help others do the same and here is why: There is a general lack of resources and educational content in the native language of these regions, posing major obstacles to Farsi speaking communities when it comes to accessing finance and decentralized technology. The Farsi-speaking community has a population of more than 120 million, located in West Asia in Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Iran. Recently, the Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned all girls from schools and has even closed universities. Moreover, heavy sanctions imposed on Iranian citizens has limited them from accessing most social media platforms via <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2021/07/20/defi-isnt-better-than-tradfi-if-people-cant-use-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">geoblocking</a> and even <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/11/24/consensys-suddenly-bars-iranian-students-from-ethereum-coding-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blocking educational platforms</a>, in this way making it difficult to gain access to accurate and up to date education content.&nbsp; Last year, we created the <a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">smart contract development forum</a> to share and build on the knowledge we acquired through this course and participating in hackathons. The forum grew fast and is now an active platform for Farsi speaking community consisting of over 550 members.&nbsp; <img src="https://c.gitcoin.co/docs/53f9de5cd349a544c908939fbd642d55/Screen_Shot_2021-12-06_at_8.17.47_PM.png"> We also taught a <a href="https://www.coiniran.academy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smart Contract course</a> in the summer of 2021. The request for participation in this course exceeded the capacity of the class with 150 applicants. However, given the limited volunteer labour and resources, we only accepted 35 eligible students. The course was co-founded and instructed by <a href="https://twitter.com/crypt0zan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Women in Blockchain Farsi</a>, and mentored by <a href="https://twitter.com/sbetamc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shayan Eskandari</a>. The course ran for 3 months and featured more than 40 hours of online classes and <a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">technical articles</a>.&nbsp; In this course, students were first introduced to the basic concepts of blockchain and Ethereum, and were taught all the technical skills needed to develop smart contracts and decentralized applications.&nbsp; Thanks to the endless labour of our volunteers, the course was well received by students. We had a diverse range of students, even <a href="https://twitter.com/shiryakhat/status/1464840048436723713" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">as young as 13 years old</a>! Our <a href="https://smartcontract.coiniran.com/t/topic/916#english-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">graduates</a> received their special <a href="https://poap.gallery/event/12594" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">POAP</a> developer certification. <a href="https://poap.gallery/event/12594" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://c.gitcoin.co/docs/1e84342615714475384c8ca587ac39d9/Screen_Shot_2021-12-06_at_8.05.06_PM.png"></a> A few testimonials from the graduates of the summer course:&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6873020335860531200-u-3R" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6873020335860531200-u-3R/</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/chichinaaa/status/1464862158773235721?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chichinaaa/status/1464862158773235721?s=20</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/erfansafari14/status/1464935859657056263" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/erfansafari14/status/1464935859657056263</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/DibaMomeni/status/1464871828699205638?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/DibaMomeni/status/1464871828699205638?s=20</a></li><li>​​<a href="https://twitter.com/amiralbertt/status/1464981792902074374?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/amiralbertt/status/1464981792902074374?s=20</a></li></ul> Even though the course ended in September 2021, our work here isn’t done, we need your support! In this year’s ConsenSys Academy Ethereum developer bootcamp, we were able to sponsor 65 Farsi speaking individuals (45 from Iran and 20 from Afghanistan). Unfortunately, the course <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/11/24/consensys-suddenly-bars-iranian-students-from-ethereum-coding-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">abruptly ended for most of our students due to unknown legal issues regarding their jurisdiction</a>.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2021/11/24/consensys-suddenly-bars-iranian-students-from-ethereum-coding-class/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/uzHnWQWX2yQzfPYhOvUZSMGd27yVwovV6fmTMSm4slaRTv7XzlMALs5BQW2Nvq84gdqZbH8cnbIjWLmqABp69GEuCy18XpCcku-wqicne_fACnxyfs_b8WK95mjxsLlrmxoPqtdX"></a> Even though this was a hard blow for both our students and mentors, we managed to pick up the pieces and move forward. We are determined to continue spreading smart contract development education and teaching valuable skills to foster autonomy and grant access to decentralized finance.&nbsp; Latest update: Our Gitcoin grant also was <a href="https://twitter.com/annbrody7/status/1468737168294256644" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">suspended</a> due to the "jurisdiction" of our students!! Please support us in our mission! Not only will your funds help ensure that our volunteers get fairly compensated for the hard labour they put into managing and maintaining this course, but it will also help ensure that the course content and materials stay accessible and free to everyone! Let’s build a more equitable future by ensuring that everyone - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and geographical location - can benefit from blockchain.&nbsp;

Update Summer 2023:
I wanted to update everyone on the progress and how we are surprised and
overwhelmed by the amount of eager students joining us in the summer 2023
cohort. 
In the Summer 2021 course, we had 35 Iranian students of which 9 graduated.
Later on when we released all the material on...

Giveth

Free Solidity Development Course in Farsi

We are a non-profit educational group founded in 2015 to educate Farsi* speakers on blockchain technology, and remove the language barrier into developing applications using distributed technologies. One of the main limitations to access such technology, financial freedom and bank the unbanked are lack of resources and language barrier; we are trying to close that gap for Farsi speakers. Our team has been operating&nbsp;<ul><li><a href="https://coiniran.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CoinIran</a>: Independent Persian Publication covering Cryptocurrency, blockchain and Dapps news and documentations</li><li><a href="https://shiryakhat.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shir Ya Khat</a> : Community-driven Farsi podcast on the topic of blockchain technology, discussing the recent trends to social pathology in developing countries</li><li><a href="http://qa.miningbox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MiningBox</a>: Stack-over-flow style question and answer platform for mining discussions</li><li>Digiarz : Price standardization and cryptocurrency exchange listings [currently down]</li><li><a href="http://smartcontract.coiniran.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smartcontract Development Forum</a>: Technical forum to teach and discuss smart contract developments on all platforms</li><li><a href="http://script.tube/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Script.tube</a>: Videocast, Interviews with active participants in the community (Exchange CEO, developers, etc), New tech introductory videos, and market analysis</li></ul> Other than the management, maintenance and materials on the above resources, we have been trying to localize the eco-system:<ul><li><a href="https://ethereum.org/fa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ethereum.org Farsi version</a>: Translation and addition of resources [<a href="https://github.com/ethereum/ethereum-org-website/pull/323" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>] - MERGED</li><li>MyEtherWallet : Translation and localization of the interface [<a href="https://github.com/kvhnuke/etherwallet/pull/1093" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>] - MERGED</li><li>iearn-finance : Translation of the UI [<a href="https://github.com/iearn-finance/iearn-finance/pull/61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>]</li><li>WalletConnect: Open protocol for connecting Wallets to Dapps [<a href="https://github.com/WalletConnect/walletconnect-monorepo/pull/326" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>] - MERGED</li><li>defi18n: Decentralized Finance Internationalization [<a href="https://github.com/nanexcool/defi18n/pull/22" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>] - MERGED</li><li>CryptoZombie - Learn to Code Blockchain DApps By Building Simple Games [<a href="https://github.com/loomnetwork/cryptozombie-lessons/pull/472" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PR</a>]</li></ul> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmav15pbiRXyEJ9DAZGgzzWcAy3RQXMuBdZVC8pyY9FHVM">

We are a non-profit educational group founded in 2015 to educate Farsi* speakers
on blockchain technology, and remove the language barrier into developing
applications using distributed technologies. One of the main limitations to
access such technology, financial freedom and bank the unbanked ar...

Ethereum technology for Farsi speaking population

Carlos Melgar

Most people think web3 is about speculating on tokens to grow your capital. This causes people in communities where web3 education and adoption is most needed and has most potential for impact to overlook the tech's potential. We're onboarding people to web3 through "<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ImpactOnboarding&amp;src=typed_query&amp;f=live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Impact Onboarding</a>"; social and environmental impact events that make a tangible difference in our community. October 2023 UPDATE:I'm excited to share that web3beach has expanded activities to Venezuela, Colombia, Japan, Kenya and more countries soon! We continue onboarding rural communities through social and environmental impact, but also offer many other services including sponsored therapy sessions for public goods builders. Services already being offered to our community <a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1603773200017784833" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Diversity, Equity, Inclusion</a> - We are creating adoption in historically marginalized communities, empowering these communities to participate in the web3 ecosystem and benefit from their work in public goods. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmQyJKN7pryTdR8kVdeibocktsAjGL9sM2YKziSDr4b9D2"><a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1595500429898665985" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mental Health services</a> Offering therapy for Honduran buidlers having difficulties during these market conditions <a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1592969376051105792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids web3 education</a> Reading nights with families and art sessions that get turned into NFTs <a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1597629431597903872" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmR5hToB3qcaXziKXg3V3XHbJtSHe753bpWu69oekMcncz">Environmental Impact</a> Weekly "Impact Onboarding" beach clean ups <a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1565425933686898688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPN29KBAYN6W3b239kXdfmajm5H5bgNKPgG6B9DPbcsUe"></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1565425933686898688" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Impact</a> Training local teachers in Emergency First Response because we don't have hospitals or ambulances on our island:<a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1597670782121148416" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmZKb98aSBo7voG95Gg5pnnS4pVeEiUTxpU2eaEtzx3xL1"></a><a href="https://twitter.com/web3beach/status/1597670782121148416" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mini Grants Program</a>Grantees must have participated in previous social and environmental impact events to apply for their own Public Goods initiatives on the island Program Expansions We have plans to expand our programs to neighboring islands and mainland Honduras. We're confident this project can help protect the environment while improving the quality of life for many. Ultimately we'd like to create a model anyone can copy and paste anywhere in the world to benefit their local environment, economy, and the lives of their community.

Most people think web3 is about speculating on tokens to grow your capital. This
causes people in communities where web3 education and adoption is most needed
and has most potential for impact to overlook the tech's potential. We're
onboarding people to web3 through "Impact Onboarding"; social an...

Web3beach accelerating web3 adoption in LatAm

Green Digital Guardians

<h1><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbgtzBf2M4pTWWkcWNkaXAjn3nMrp9BBGosdRWgagcS5N"></h1><h1>We have to protect the Green Arks of The Planet ﻿🌎﻿</h1> Our purpose is to create the community of GREEN DIGITAL GUARDIANS OF THE GREEN ARKS OF PLANET EARTH, where new technologies such as Blockchain and NTFs will allow laying the foundations for a decentralized model of environmental protection, supportive, visionary, and democratic. <h2>How it Works</h2><ul><li>NFT Collections: We create unique, digital works of art and assets, each backed by a real-world land purchase. These NFTs represent not only your donation, it will give you the posibility to be part of the solution of the Climate Change.</li><li>Decentralized Decisions: The ownership of these NFTs is distributed across the donators, ensuring that the protection of these lands is a collaborative effort, and the future desicions about this lands are gonna be taken by everyone who holds a piece of our NFT collections.</li><li>Impact: Each land purchase through our NFT sales is a direct investment in the preservation of critical ecosystems. Together, we make a lasting impact on climate change, biodiversity, and the overall health of our planet.</li></ul><h2>Benefits of holding a NFT of Green Digital Guardian's collections:</h2><ul><li>You will receive a unique and exclusive NFTs that will give you the mandate to become a Green Digital Guardian.</li><li>You can visit and enjoy the Green Arks in protection at the time they want it.</li><li>You will have preferential access to Green Arks protected.</li><li>You will have access in real time, to all the surveillance cameras installed in the Green Arks protected.</li><li>You will have access and on real time, to the alarm system, and alerts installed in the Green Arks protected.</li><li>You will be able to report the environmental fact to the community platform, which in turn will connect with government alert systems.</li><li>You will have preferential access and discount in the inscription of the Spiritual Camps.</li><li>You will be able to physically or virtually visit the Green Arks, they can do bird watching, hiking, walking, yoga, taichi, meditation.</li><li>You will have access to different scheduled activities such as:</li><li>-Sembratons of Water: Increase the flow of water in the green coffers.</li><li>-Tree Plants: Native trees and fruit trees for the Green Arks.</li><li>You will have access to the Bedroom Arks that will be built in the Green Arks selected (These reservations will be managed through a calendar defined by the entire holders of a Green Digital Guardian's NFT, administrative fees are not included).</li></ul><h2>More info﻿❗﻿:</h2><ul><li><a href="https://linktr.ee/dg_guardians" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkTree</a></li></ul> <div class="ql-video-wrapper"><iframe class="ql-video" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yK3NjxqxDIc?showinfo=0"></iframe></div>

WE HAVE TO PROTECT THE GREEN ARKS OF THE PLANET ﻿🌎﻿
Our purpose is to create the community of GREEN DIGITAL GUARDIANS OF THE GREEN
ARKS OF PLANET EARTH, where new technologies such as Blockchain and NTFs will
allow laying the foundations for a decentralized model of environmental
protection, sup...

PCRF Community

PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid where it is needed most.&nbsp;Access to essential resources like food, clean water, and healthcare is severely limited. Learn more about the work we do at: <a href="https://www.pcrf.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pcrf.net/</a> About the PCRFPalestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), founded in 1991 by concerned humanitarians in the USA, provides free medical care to thousands of injured and ill children yearly who lack local access to care within the local health care system.&nbsp;Over the years, we've sent over 2,000 affected children abroad for free medical care, sent thousands of international doctors and nurses to provide tens of thousands of children free medical care in local hospitals, and provided tens of thousands of children humanitarian aid and support they otherwise would not get.&nbsp; PCRF's impact also includes establishing two pediatric cancer departments in Palestine, a new PICU and pediatric cardiology department in Ramallah, and many more critical projects to sustainably bolster the region's healthcare system. Our foundation relies on grassroots efforts, supported by a worldwide network of thousands of volunteers, to fulfill our humanitarian mission.&nbsp;We are a volunteer-based nonprofit, so please join our efforts. Efficiency And TransparencyWe are proud to be one of the most respected and active nonprofit humanitarian medical relief organizations working in the Middle East. For ten straight years, we have received Charity Navigators’ coveted 4-star rating, demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only 3% of charities evaluated have received this rating. <h2>Urgent Gaza Relief</h2> Our "Gaza Relief and Recovery" campaign aims to address urgent humanitarian needs and support long-term recovery efforts in Gaza. The funds raised will primarily focus on immediate relief, including providing essential medical supplies, food, medical treatment, clean water, and other necessities for families affected by the conflict. Additionally, our campaign will support rebuilding healthcare facilities and providing long-term support through impactful programs and projects to support the needs of children and the health sector in Gaza. It will also allocate resources towards trauma counseling, mental health support, and other initiatives for children affected by the conflict, aiming to foster healing and resilience within the community.

PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial
and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid where it is needed
most. Access to essential resources like food, clean water, and healthcare is
severely limited.
Learn more about the work we do at: https://www.pcr...

PCRF - Palestine Children's Relief Fund

Mohammad Ranjbar

In the coastal village of Ramin, nestled in the beautiful region of Chabahar, Iran, lies a beacon of hope and transformation: the Bahar Library. This small yet powerful institution, founded by Mr. Bahar, serves as a hub of learning and cultural enrichment for the village's children and youth. In a place where access to educational resources is scarce, the Bahar Library offers a sanctuary of knowledge and creativity, helping bridge the gap for children who otherwise have limited access to quality educational materials.What makes the Bahar Library truly exceptional is that it operates independently of any governmental or state funding. It survives and thrives solely on the generosity of individuals who believe in its mission, along with the unwavering dedication of Mr. Bahar, who has poured his heart and soul into ensuring that the village’s children have a safe space to learn, explore, and grow. From providing books, stationery, and educational games to organizing activities that stimulate young minds, the library is a vital resource that offers hope and opportunity for a brighter future.Upon learning about the Bahar Library's transformative work, I felt compelled to lend my support. To do this, I launched a fundraising campaign on Giveth.io to raise cryptocurrency donations, which will then be converted into fiat currency. This conversion is crucial as Mr. Bahar, like many in his community, is unfamiliar with the world of cryptocurrency. By converting the donations into a form that is accessible to him, we can ensure that the funds are put to their best use in supporting the library’s needs.Every contribution to the Bahar Library is more than just a donation—it is an investment in the education and future of the children in Ramin Village. These children, many of whom face significant economic challenges, deserve the chance to access the same educational opportunities as their peers around the world. By supporting this campaign, you are playing a direct role in making this possible, helping to build a more equitable world where education is not a privilege but a right.The impact of your generosity will not go unnoticed. Through this campaign, we aim to provide the Bahar Library with the necessary resources to continue expanding its reach, ensuring that even more children in the village can benefit from its services. I encourage you to follow the library’s journey by visiting their Instagram page, where updates about their work and the progress of the children are regularly posted: Bahar Library Instagram.In supporting the Bahar Library, you are not just contributing to a local cause, but you are also fostering global change. Your donation is a statement of belief in the power of education, in the potential of young minds, and in the idea that communities can come together to make a lasting impact. Together, we can help ensure that the children of Ramin Village have the tools and opportunities they need to dream big and achieve even bigger.

In the coastal village of Ramin, nestled in the beautiful region of Chabahar,
Iran, lies a beacon of hope and transformation: the Bahar Library. This small
yet powerful institution, founded by Mr. Bahar, serves as a hub of learning and
cultural enrichment for the village's children and youth. In ...

Bahar Library A Beacon of Hope in Ramin Village

Los Higuerones Cooperativa

‘Promoting better economic, social, cultural and environmental alternatives for the OSA community’.&nbsp; Welcome to Los Higuerones!...We are a community hub that invites people to come together and connect in ways that celebrate equity, biodiversity, and culture in the Osa. Beyond a community hub, we are a project incubator that initiates and nurtures projects that provide accompaniment of local farmers, producers and artisans in the fortification of a local economic system. Over the last 4 years we have set up multiple projects that are strengthening the community ties and sense of solidarity among the local community. These projects are now looking for resources to expand their impact.&nbsp; ‘Our approach begins with building trusting relationships that facilitate accompaniment and mutual respect. This lays the foundation to initiate and incubate the projects that directly answer to the needs of locals and can be spun off to the hands of the local people over time.’ Besides our community projects, the spaces of Los Higuerones itself are living examples of how we can live more harmoniously within our natural environment.&nbsp;The non-built areas of the property have grown from bare patches of dirt to abundant permaculture inspired gardens for food, fertility, and fancy.&nbsp;In addition…the built space has been curated into a multi-use “campus” with spaces for workshops, classes, meetings, gatherings and the like as well as accomodations for hosting work-traders, special visitors and groups of people focused on support for our Osa community.&nbsp;

‘Promoting better economic, social, cultural and environmental alternatives for
the OSA community’. 
Welcome to Los Higuerones!...We are a community hub that invites people to come
together and connect in ways that celebrate equity, biodiversity, and culture in
the Osa. Beyond a community hub, we...

Community-based resiliency hub on the Osa Peninsula

David Casey

We build bridges between climate entrepreneurs, academics, technologists, funders, NGOs, and international public institutions.&nbsp;We do this through the production of conferences, hackathons, and builder residencies, and by collaborating with other organizations to implement pilots and funding rounds that forward novel web3 climate technologies and funding mechanisms. In 2024, we are hosting events in the San Francisco Bay Area, in Switzerland, and in Thailand. Our initiatives, including conferences, hackathons, and builder residencies, are designed to be accessible to all, with scholarships available for those who request them. Tickets to conferences are provided free of charge to anyone with financial needs, and our builder residencies always cover the full costs of room and board for all participants. We also offer travel stipends in some circumstances. We ensure inclusivity by uploading talks and sessions online and contributing to the open-source software ecosystem, advancing public knowledge and innovation in web3 climate technologies and funding mechanisms. All code produced during hackathons and residencies is free open source software. By connecting with inspiring minds and exploring topics such as environmental asset models, land stewardship innovations, and impact verification and measurement, we aim to facilitate incentive alignment, cooperation, and accountability to steward the Earth’s precious resources in perpetuity.&nbsp; Our mission is to transform the funding and governance of nature’s commons, such as the atmosphere, forests, oceans, biodiversity, freshwater reservoirs, and other ecosystems, by uniting the forces of Web2, Web3, research, philanthropy, and industry. At the heart of our efforts, we envision a future where the Earth is universally recognized and managed as the collective treasure it truly is—the ultimate commons. 🌐🌱

We build bridges between climate entrepreneurs, academics, technologists,
funders, NGOs, and international public institutions. We do this through the
production of conferences, hackathons, and builder residencies, and by
collaborating with other organizations to implement pilots and funding roun...

Earth Commons

DeCleanup Network

<h1>Table of Contents</h1><ol><li>About Us: DeCleanup Network</li><li>Problem Statement</li><li>Who Are We?</li><li>Establishing Initial Partnerships</li><li>How It Works in V1</li><li>What the dApp V2 Will Look Like</li><li>Plans to Expand the Network and Increase Cleanup Actions</li><li>Challenges Solved by DeCleanup Network</li></ol> <h1>About Us: DeCleanup Network</h1>DeCleanup Network is a global community of impactful action, with a mission to expand real-world impact and motivate individuals and communities to engage in environmental cleanups. Our focus goes beyond technology - we are about creating measurable, positive change in the environment while fostering community growth. We aim to achieve realistic Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as:<ul><li>Expanding our community to onboard 1,000+ active participants globally within the next year.</li><li>Establishing 15+ partnerships with organizations, projects, and networks to amplify our outreach.</li><li>Facilitating and verifying 5,000+ cleanups globally within a year, contributing to measurable environmental impact.</li><li>Increasing wallet activations and dApp usage by 200% to drive engagement and impact tokenization.</li></ul>While our decentralized application (dApp) is a critical tool, it serves as a means to achieve our broader goals: activating global and local communities, promoting environmental stewardship, and scaling cleanup actions through gamified and incentivized systems. <h1>Problem Statement</h1>Environmental pollution and waste accumulation pose significant challenges to ecosystems, communities, and global sustainability efforts. Despite growing awareness, there is a lack of scalable and transparent systems that incentivize individuals and communities to actively participate in environmental cleanups. Additionally, verifying the real-world impact of these efforts remains a challenge, reducing trust and accountability in environmental initiatives. <h1>Who Are We?</h1>DeCleanup Network is a global community dedicated to environmental cleanups and measurable impact.<h4>What We Do:</h4><ul><li>Expand environmental impact through global and local cleanup efforts.</li><li>Motivate and incentivize cleanup actions with tokenized rewards and gamification.</li><li>Foster partnerships with like-minded organizations to amplify our reach.</li></ul><h4>DeCleanup Rewards:</h4>Our decentralized application (dApp), V1 is built on Arbitrum, is designed to:<ul><li>Tokenize real-world impact from cleanup efforts.</li><li>Incentivize environmental actions through DeFi mechanics.</li></ul> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/vV8Q4Bx/DCUSlide6.jpg"> <h1>Establishing Initial Partnerships</h1>Initial community outreach was established by partnership proposals with the key networks such as GreenPill Network and ReFi DAO. <a href="https://x.com/refiphangan/status/1837797388368728419?s=61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ReFi Phangan</a> and GreenPill Phangan, in particular are active in the <a href="https://x.com/highlyartistic/status/1837668300425429023?s=61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Monthly Earth Day</a> movement. The other ReFi node that is organizing cleanups is <a href="https://x.com/refitulum/status/1838290711961112606?s=61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ReFi Tulum</a>.Additional partnerships with <a href="https://x.com/aquapurgeweb3/status/1822565379593449715?s=61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aqua Purge web3</a> have furthered our global reach. These communities organize regular cleanups and were the first we have targeted.The Japanese community that joined the Network, <a href="https://x.com/hemjapan?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HEMJapan</a>, impressed us with 12 new wallets applied with the proofs after their Monthly Earth Day <a href="https://x.com/hemjapan/status/1838096871035928649?s=61" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleanup</a>.Moreover, we are establishing partnerships with like minded projects. As example, DeCleanup and <a href="https://x.com/cleanify_vet?s=21" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cleanify</a> have a collaborative strategy to promote each other, motivating both communities to organize more cleanups, and providing additional incentives for them.DeCleanup Network has established activity in new location - Nigeria, Nsukka, where we supported campaign, organized by Unplogging Nigeria, UNN community. The campaign called Pesathon is about providing environmental education for students of UNN for two weeks and encourage them to clean up the campus, nature around it and apply with their photos to our dApp. It included the bounty on Impact Miner by <a href="https://www.atlantisp2p.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlantis</a>, where we increased the rewards for the winners and provided 120 $USDGLO of additional funding to the campaign.During Devcon in Bangkok in November, we <a href="https://x.com/DeCleanupNet/status/1857724107447742821" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cleaned up</a> the sidewalks nearby the main venue and celebrated the whole thing with Pizza DAO sponsored afterparty! <h1>How It Works in V1</h1>Participants submit Proof of Impact (PoI) data for cleanup activities via the <a href="https://decleanup.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DeCleanup dApp</a>. These submissions are verified and converted into dynamic Impact Products (dIPs), assets that evolve with user contributions. Each dIP grows in Impact Value (IV), levels, and DCU Points (which will be converted into $DCU Tokens during the Token Generation Event at V2 launch). The platform ensures an incentivized and gamified system for global environmental impact, where every action is measurable and rewarding. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmRVxCKA8fuycXbuL9FuHrDN6A34GYUY1bfzeg75pUz8xN">The dynamic Impact Products have common traits that remain consistent with each NFT upgrade:<ul><li>Category: Cleanup Impact NFT</li><li>Type: Dynamic</li><li>Impact: Environmental</li></ul>There are dynamic traits, which grow every three cleanups:<ul><li>Rarity: Common (1-3 cleanups), Rare (4-6 cleanups), Legendary (7-9 cleanups), Unique (10 cleanups)</li><li>Level: Newbie (1-3 cleanups), Pro (4-6 cleanups), Hero (7-9 cleanups), Guardian (10 cleanups)</li></ul>And dynamic traits which grow with every cleanup done:<ul><li>Impact Value: 1 (first cleanup) to 10 (last cleanup)</li><li>DCU Points: 10 (first cleanup) to 100 (last cleanup)</li></ul>While the first two categories of traits determine the general information required for this impact product’s classification on the Impact Marketplace, the last categories are mainly dynamic traits, which will determine the rewards value via Impact Marketplace DeFi utility and will contribute for user’s IRL impact rank. <h1>What the dApp V2 Will Look Like</h1><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmbzUv7dP1MQer2webAWrsPFdSH9v2R9c5jWL7NY5o4Mhq">V2 aims to decentralize the process further and provide users with more tools to participate in and manage environmental impact. In V2, we are enhancing the platform to include:<ul><li>Open-source Development:&nbsp;Encouraging global contributions.</li><li>Decentralized Verification:&nbsp;Replacing admin-based processes with community voting and verification.</li><li>Multi-chain Compatibility:&nbsp;Expanding reach and improving scalability.</li><li>Enhanced UX/UI:&nbsp;Creating a seamless and intuitive user experience.</li><li>New Features:</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Referral systems.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Leaderboards and streak tracking.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Comprehensive dashboard.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Collaborative cleanups (Impact Circles).</li><li>$DCU Utility Token:&nbsp;Introducing staking, rewards, and new functionalities.</li></ul> <img src="https://i.ibb.co/qF0znQ2/DCUSlide13.jpg"> <h1>Plans to Expand the Network and Increase Cleanup Actions</h1>DeCleanup Network has a robust strategy to scale its global reach and significantly increase the number of cleanups worldwide:<h4>Community Activation:</h4><ul><li>Launch targeted campaigns in urban and rural areas to encourage community-driven cleanups.</li><li>Host regional challenges and offer rewards for top-performing areas.</li></ul><h4>Partnerships:</h4><ul><li>Collaborate with educational institutions to promote environmental awareness and organize student-led cleanups.</li><li>Partner with corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs to drive employee engagement in cleanup efforts.</li></ul><h4>Ambassador Program:</h4><ul><li>Recruit passionate individuals as ambassadors to promote cleanups in their regions.</li><li>Provide ambassadors with resources, training, and exclusive rewards to help organize events and grow the network.</li><li>Track ambassador-led initiatives to ensure measurable impact and provide recognition for their contributions.</li></ul><h4>Digital Outreach:</h4><ul><li>Expand our social media presence to connect with eco-conscious individuals and groups.</li><li>Gamify participation further and reward other tasks like recruiting members or writing detailed cleanup reports.</li></ul><h4>Scaling Impact Circles:</h4><ul><li>Develop collaborative frameworks for Impact Circles to increase group-based cleanup efforts.</li><li>Provide tools and resources for local leaders to organize and report on community cleanups effectively.</li></ul> <h1>Challenges Could Be Solved by DeCleanup Network</h1><ol><li>Provides scalable incentives for individuals and communities to engage in cleanup activities.</li><li>Ensures transparency and accountability with decentralized verification of real-world impacts.</li><li>Bridges the gap between grassroots sustainability efforts and measurable, tokenized rewards.</li></ol> <h1>More about DeCleanup Network: <a href="https://linktr.ee/DecentralizedCleanup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkTree</a></h1>

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 1. About Us: DeCleanup Network
 2. Problem Statement
 3. Who Are We?
 4. Establishing Initial Partnerships
 5. How It Works in V1
 6. What the dApp V2 Will Look Like
 7. Plans to Expand the Network and Increase Cleanup Actions
 8. Challenges Solved by DeCleanup Network
ABOUT US...

Decentralized Cleanup Network

Andres Bermudez

<h1>Our Values</h1>The Clean Wave is a value driven organization that puts our communities into action in a meaningful way. When faced with any opportunity, obstacle, in any circumstance we leverage our value system to make decisions and take action.<a href="https://www.thecleanwave.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/reporte_TCW_2023_INGLES.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">IMAGES IN THIS APPLICATION COME FROM OUR 2023 IMPACT REPORT</a><a href="https://postimg.cc/p9GL6VrC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/PxhvNPkg/Screenshot-2024-04-25-181448.png"></a><h2>Environment</h2>We are not separate of nature. We are part of nature and our environment is threatened. We value protecting our precious planet. We consider ourselves eco warriors.<a href="https://postimg.cc/NLPRHYx1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/X7nLtYGD/Screenshot-2024-04-25-175111.png"></a><a href="https://postimg.cc/1g98dYHm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/3wG2ds0v/Screenshot-2024-04-25-181326.png"></a><a href="https://postimg.cc/fS0yX4wK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/nr3DyZg6/Screenshot-2024-04-25-181411.png"></a><a href="https://postimg.cc/zVCX1F3V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/fTF3mHNj/Screenshot-2024-04-25-181522.png"></a><h2>Community</h2>At the heart of The Clean Wave is the value we hold for community. It takes community action to have our impact. All our focus is on building, nurturing, and supporting our communities here and around the world.<a href="https://postimg.cc/QBtX1LmT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/bv0sXp23/Screenshot-2024-04-25-181623.png"></a><h2>Upcoming Events</h2><a href="https://postimg.cc/B8zf9j0h" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.postimg.cc/d1ssCCSK/Black-Cream-Fashion-Boutique-Simple-Open-Closed-Sign-Poster-Landscape.png"></a> Our environmental projects consist of beach/ urban clean ups, coral restoration, dives against debris, reforestation, wildlife conservation and environmental awareness and education Our 2023 impact report details how we track and report our impact:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thecleanwave.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/reporte_TCW_2023_INGLES.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thecleanwave.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/reporte_TCW_2023_INGLES.pdf</a> Action-based organization, we protect &amp; preserve our environment through our 8 initiatives. Founded on principles of respect, fun, inclusion &amp; quality

OUR VALUES
The Clean Wave is a value driven organization that puts our communities into
action in a meaningful way. When faced with any opportunity, obstacle, in any
circumstance we leverage our value system to make decisions and take action.
IMAGES IN THIS APPLICATION COME FROM OUR 2023 IMPACT R...

The Clean Wave 

Whyld Wanderer

An overwhelming amount of people have evacuated from Gaza to Cairo since October 2023 with more than half of them being children. Exposure to occupation, war and uncertainty can cause a state of shock but children in conflict show remarkable resilience and can recover with appropriate assistance such as mental health support, child friendly spaces where they can play, and education programs. El3eza strives to be a sanctuary for these children to express their emotions, process their trauma, discover themselves, and feel empowered to follow their dreams and passions with the support of their community.&nbsp; The word el3eza is difficult to translate, however, you could compare it to a mixture of pride, dignity and/or resilience but it's not just a word... its something you feel. El3eza Centre is a place that cultivates this feeling within everyone that visits - the children never stop saying "!غزة العزة".(Gaza El3eza!) <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmTUFoRwB6C6K878d1rC7zSgFYwdFg1A47jLkJWdz9Vefs"> El3eza offers the youth not only the safe space that they need to process their trauma with others who can relate but also the resources and support to define who they are and what lies ahead for them on the horizon of their currently undetermined future. This happens through creative activities as well as opportunities for expression, discovery, and empowerment. <h1>In the first 4 months</h1>The doors opened at El3eza Centre on July 15th 2024. Since then there has been an overwhelming sense of community established through numerous workshops, activities, and events. At least 1600 children have now passed through the doors. <h2>Football Program</h2>What started as a fun weekly game with 10-15 kids has developed into a full program consisting of 10 games per week involving more than 230 children each week. There has even been a Champion's League established and one of the players is in the process of being signed to Al Nasr Cairo Club professional team! <h2>Threads of Hope Program</h2>Tatreez, meaning ‘embroidery’ in Arabic, is used to refer to the traditional style of embroidery practiced in Palestine. In 2021, this art was recognized by&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNESCO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UNESCO</a>&nbsp;as an important&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intangible_cultural_heritage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">intangible cultural heritage</a>. The 'Threads of Hope' program hosted at El3eza aims to give Palestinian women in Cairo the opportunity to come together to learn this tradition while offering a safe space to relate, process their experiences, share their stories and form meaningful connections. As the women progress, they are creating pieces that are sold to support their collective efforts and give them an opportunity to generate income to support their families. So far, 40 women have completed this training series and have created beautiful pieces. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/threadofhope88?igsh=MTVkNHM2Y2JuNjF0NA%3D%3D&amp;utm_source=qr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out their work here!</a> <h2>Dabke &amp; Breakdancing</h2>Some of the teens have stepped up and started leading their own workshops! These weekly sessions have given them a sense of purpose, igniting their existing passions and enabling them to pass down their traditions to others in their community. They have choreographed performances for some of the cultural events hosted at El3eza and a few of them were even invited to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FuuKSXisu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">perform at the Cairo International Film Festival 2024</a>! <h2>Cultural Events and Celebrations</h2>It is important to celebrate heritage and culture within community... especially when your culture is actively being erased. There have been a number of events hosted at El3eza that focuses on just this. Food, music, dancing, singing, sharing stories and breaking bread together are the key pillars bolstering these gatherings. <h2>Workshops and Activities</h2>In addition to the highlights above, El3eza offers a wide variety of ways to participate in the fun. Below you will find a list of the different workshops and activities that have been held at El3eza Centre.So far, there have been appx 250 sessions completed with an average of 45 children per session..<ul><li>Art/Music Therapy</li><li>Montessori</li><li>Engineering/Model Making</li><li>Drama/Theatre</li><li>Drawing/Painting</li><li>Tatreez for Kids</li><li>Craft Making</li><li>Storytelling &amp; Snacks</li><li>Jewelry Making</li><li>Fun with Science</li><li>Trips to Museums and Theme Parks</li><li>Trauma Informed Care Workshops for Facilitators</li><li>Women's Circles</li><li>1 on 1 Therapy Sessions</li></ul> <h1>Plans for the Future</h1>In this environment we have learned that we must be agile and able to quickly align with the emerging needs of the collective. Now that there has been a foundation established, we hope to not only expand on the programs already in place but also start some new ones. Below are a few of the new opportunities currently on the horizon. Self-Directed Learning Program for TeenagersWe will soon begin to offer more to the adolescent age group. As a teenager, navigating life changes is stressful enough not to mention when everything has been turned upside down. In collaboration with <a href="https://youtu.be/InUAShk7wZ0?si=SGJXJbm2A-JTI3sO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mesahat</a>, we plan to start a program for teens focused on self-directed democratic learning. Expanded Sports ProgramThe process has begun to build more professional football teams with regular training schedules and tournaments. The ultimate goal is to take one of the teams on an international trip to play against teams in South Africa. In addition to leveling up the football program, we are working to add other sports into the mix with opportunities to participate in sports like, basketball, swimming, and handball. <h2>Thank you all for your never-ending support! </h2>All donations collected by this project will be used to purchase supplies, provide snacks/drinks, and maintain the facilities.

An overwhelming amount of people have evacuated from Gaza to Cairo since October
2023 with more than half of them being children. Exposure to occupation, war and
uncertainty can cause a state of shock but children in conflict show remarkable
resilience and can recover with appropriate assistance ...

El3eza Centre

Rodrigo  NuñΞz

<h2>Hello World! 🌊🐠✨</h2> <a href="https://linktr.ee/mesoreefdao" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MesoReefDAO</a> (Mesoamerican Reef DAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science project that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation efforts in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmcpiDp3sBiJESWxLDWmXtfq8Wpht4xbqWHWo3zVosWKL4"> The Mesoamerican Reef is one of the most biodiverse and productive marine ecosystems in the world, providing crucial ecosystem services, such as coastal protection, fisheries, and tourism, to millions of people in the region. It stretches over 1,000 kilometers from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to the Bay Islands in Honduras (Fig 1). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmY51bBh2CakufUVZzY2g93ak8Qh69afUzcNM1tjCdDHwi"><a href="https://www.wwfca.org/en/landscapes/mesoamerican_reef/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 1. A map of the Mesoamerican Reef, created by © WWF Guatemala.</a> MesoReefDAO is working to establish partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and governments to support the implementation of sustainable fishing practices and the development of marine protected areas in the MAR. The DAO believes that engaging local communities in conservation efforts is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the region (Fig 2). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qme1cF5d7qTjpoHNvjKhmGBWYfspEL7nUJPpN1stN9mfjy"><a href="https://mesoreefdao.notion.site/What-is-MesoReefDAO-d8429c90fa8a47f58f42b61577fb1449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 2. MesoReefDAO General Framework.</a> MesoReefDAO is built on the Ethereum blockchain and is governed by a community of stakeholders who share a common interest in conserving and restoring the MAR. The DAO's governance structure is designed to be transparent, inclusive, and democratic, allowing anyone to participate and contribute to decision-making processes. The DAO's mission is to leverage the power of decentralized technologies to enable innovative solutions to the challenges facing the MAR. One of the key initiatives of MesoReefDAO is to develop a regenerative decentralized science (DeSci) offset program. The program will incentivize individuals and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to MAR conservation efforts. The carbon offset credits will be tradable on the blockchain, creating a new market for carbon offsetting that provides transparent and traceable benefits to the environment. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmc71Equu18Jc1NVshkAb1TVbn9Qz7wgPy75D2nQR7nVZd"><a href="https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/VPekPDF5fqOdbVPSwpRfqv0KimI_208fbTbq5eRGk_4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 3. Six-layer framework (a-f) for “Web3” DeSci DAOs, adapted from Ding, et al., (2022).</a> Another important initiative is the creation of a coral reef restoration fund. The fund will support the development and implementation of coral reef restoration projects in the MAR region. The fund will be managed by the DAO's community and will be open to contributions from anyone who wants to support the conservation and restoration of the MAR. Overall, MesoReefDAO is a cutting-edge initiative that seeks to harness the power of decentralized technologies to address the urgent challenges facing the Mesoamerican Reef. By enabling a new paradigm of collaborative and inclusive governance, the DAO is creating a platform for innovation and experimentation that has the potential to transform the way we approach conservation and restoration efforts in the region and beyond (Fig 4). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVgDCd1BQSMuX1i34syUHuboCorSmN9pTPmEkFUK3JEWf"><a href="https://mirror.xyz/cryptobenthic%F0%9F%90%A0.eth/DKR1Atdy7qfbI1JfJFt8z1HVwDJe2TkLeu8cZow5wtU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="ql-size-small">Fig 4. The Five Steps of the Conservation and DeSci Web3 tools to explore adapted from Brown et al. (2022).</a><h2> </h2>At MesoReefDAO, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive community of members. Our community includes scientists, researchers, conservationists, marine enthusiasts, and individuals from various backgrounds and expertise. We believe that diversity is a strength, and by embracing different perspectives and knowledge, we can drive more innovative and effective solutions for coral reef conservation. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone's voice is heard, valued, and respected. Together, we strive to foster an inclusive space where collaboration and cooperation thrive, ensuring that we can make a meaningful and positive impact on the future of our oceans and coral reefs (Fig 5). <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/Qmdw4Re7azWbBBTRQEtNqvvHt5M2kbfq9qYmV7XzEeLoxt">Fig 5. MesoReefDAO Core Members and Advisors.<h2> </h2><h2>Co-Founders</h2> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigo-a-nu%C3%B1ez-inzunza-894037203/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSc. Rodrigo Alfredo Nuñez-Inzunza</a> (Co-Founder)<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&amp;user=o0CUJdQAAAAJ) " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Jesús Ernesto Arias-González</a> (Co-Founder) <h2>Members</h2> <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Diana-Morales-De-Anda" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Diana Morales-de-Anda</a> (Fish Ecology)<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Julieta-Maldonado-2)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Julieta Maldonado-Sánchez</a> (Invertebrate Ecology)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aar%C3%B3n-israel-mu%C3%B1iz-castillo-b77a2a130/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Aarón Israel Muñiz-Castillo</a> (Climate Change)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-rivera-sosa-448431172/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Andrea Rivera-Sosa</a> (Coral Bleaching)<a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pGZIDzUAAAAJ&amp;hl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. María Geovana Pech León</a> (Coral Genomics)<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose-Luis-Cabrera)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MSc. José Luis Cabrera Pérez</a> (Coral Reef Fish Fisheries)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenflanigan/)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colleen Flanigan</a> (Coral restoration practitioner + socio-ecological artist)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/viridiana-alvarado-cer%C3%B3n-736676a9/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PhD. Viridiana Alvarado-Cerón</a> (Coral Genomics) MesoReefDAO aims to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders including scientists, the private sector, local communities, academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government entities. Through these collaborations,&nbsp; MesoReefDAO aims to leverage the power of blockchain and DeSci DAOs to drive positive change to local communities and create synergies between sectors to address the challenges faced by coral reefs and the MAR. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, MesoReefDAO seeks to foster innovation and develop effective solutions for coral reef conservation and restoration. MesoReefDAO is committed to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our project, including collaboration. We believe that diversity in perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences leads to more innovative solutions and better outcomes. We actively seek out partnerships and collaborations with individuals and organizations that share our values and commitment to DEI. We are open to working with a wide range of stakeholders, including those from underrepresented communities, to ensure that our project benefits and uplifts everyone. We recognize that DEI is an ongoing process and are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving in this area. <h2>2024-2030 Road Map:</h2>- Develop a Web2+Web3 Interface- Expansion and Onboarding Efforts- Exploration of Web3 DAO Tools- Collaboration Partnerships and Initiatives- Research and Development Initiatives (i.e., Tokenomics, Biodiversity Credits)- Community Engagement and Transparency- Continuous Improvement and Adaptation- Pilot Programs and Proof of Concept: RegenReef (Fig. 6-7):&nbsp;&nbsp;1. - Biobank of corals&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. - Coral and Fish Nursery&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. - Micropropagation Zone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. - Disease and Bleaching Research Unit&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. - DeSci Web3 Collaboration Hub <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmPz6L8w1DvcFpE3C67nBK1rVuF681o86fg3kmPG2o5WZV">Fig 6. RegenReef #1 <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXGJdcY9iV21mhZYVSUfqrweRi8Ts2H9NaYthFA6uYsf5">Fig 7. 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MesoReefDAO (Mesoamerican Reef DAO) is a Regenerative Coral Reef Science project
that focuses on the creation of a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) of
DeSci (Decentralized Science) that seeks to scale coral reef conservation
efforts in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef S...

MesoReefDAO - Regenerating Reef Conservation with DeSci

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Advancing Social Welfare & Equality in the Middle EastMitch Motch

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Advancing Social Welfare & Equality in the Middle East
Mitch Motch