Promoting Gender in Cardano community.

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

FURAHA NGABO Daniella

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

6

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

Yes

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

facilitates access to innovative technologies like blockchain, promoting gender equality in tech. It provides young girls with economic opportunities while supporting Cardano's inclusive vision.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

Yes

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

If the project is funded, web3 experts will be hired to deliver the courses.

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

Our project is not essentially technical but we're opened to share everything with the community, if needed.

 

[METADATA] Horizons

Connected Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

This project will provide intensive training in digital services to these young girls to enable them to develop operational skills in a rapidly growing field. Key activities will include practical workshops, skills assessments and ongoing monitoring to ensure the sustainable professional integration of participants.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Adoption and Awareness: By introducing young girls in a developing region to blockchain technology, specifically Cardano, we contribute to increasing its adoption and building awareness about its use cases.

Diversity and Inclusion: The project promotes diversity within the Cardano ecosystem by empowering underrepresented groups, particularly young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, to actively participate in the digital economy and blockchain space.

Skill Development for Future Builders: The trained participants could potentially contribute to Cardano's future development, whether through building decentralized applications, providing digital services on the blockchain, or participating in community governance.

Real-World Use Cases: The success stories from this project will provide tangible examples of how blockchain technology, especially Cardano, can address social and economic challenges in emerging markets, further solidifying Cardano’s reputation as a blockchain for good.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Daniella, As a young girl with a degree in computer science and co-manager of the lkb company (https://www.facebook.com/imarakabionaabel/ ), I am well placed to lead this digital services training project.

My technical and management experience, combined with the support of expert blockchain partners, gives me the skills needed to effectively implement this program.

I have a degree in computer science, which gives me a solid technical foundation to lead a project focused on digital skills. My expertise also extends to blockchain thanks to the collaboration with two recognized professionals in the field:

1. Muvunga Baudoin: A blockchain expert, he provides me with strategic support to integrate decentralized solutions into the projec
2. Imara Kabiona Abel: Blockchain specialist, assists me in the technical aspect of the implementation, especially for the practical training on blockchain, ensuring that the young girls trained acquire relevant and current skills in this fiel

As co-manager of the IT company lkb company,FURAHA NGABO Daniella have developed skills in project management, financial management and leadership. My experience in business administration allows me to effectively manage teams, oversee budgets, and meet deadlines. These skills will be applied to the successful implementation of this project.

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

1. Preparation phase (January):

• Selection of the girls who will benefit from the project (100 participants).

• Development of the training program, including modules on digital services and blockchain.
• Mobilization of the necessary resources and trainers.

Training phase (February - May):

• Start of intensive training workshops on digital services (web, design, etc.).
• Integration of blockchain concepts and the Cardano ecosystem into the training.
• Personalized support for the girls in the development of practical projects.

Monitoring and evaluation phase (June):

• Post-training monitoring of participants to assess their ability to use the skills acquired.

Creation of a network of trained girls for opportunity sharing

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[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Mme furaha ngabo daniella: have a degree in computer science, which gives me a solid technical foundation to lead a project focused on digital skills. her expertise also extends to blockchain thanks to the collaboration with two recognized professionals in the field.

https://www.facebook.com/gloria.peterdan

Mr Jean-Claude Niyo Magugu : Information technology analyst at ISDR-GL, project manager for the Goma Wada hub, with additional experience in technology, humanitarian service, gender, blockchain and cryptocurrency in particular Cardano since 2021 and Catalyst since F8.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-claude-niyo-magugu/

Mr. Muvunga Baudoin : A blockchain expert, he provides me with strategic support to integrate decentralized solutions into the project. His experience is essential to introduce cutting-edge technologies such as those of the Cardano ecosystem to the participants.

linkedin.com/in/baudouin-muvunga-91168a214

Mr Imara Kabiona Abel @imaraabel1 : A blockchain specialist, he assists me in the technical aspect of the implementation, particularly for the practical training on blockchain, ensuring that the young girls trained acquire relevant and current skills in this field.

linkedin.com/in/imara-kabiona-abel

[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Preparation phase (January): For the preparation phase, we anticipate costs of approximately USD 2,200. This includes USD 500 for the selection of beneficiaries, approximately USD 1,000 for training materials. Additionally, USD 700 for trainers’ fees and training room rental.

Training phase (February - May): USD 7,500 including USD 4,000 for the cost of trainers, Additionally, USD 1,500 for the purchase of computers and software. Finally, USD 2,000 to consult experts who will integrate blockchain elements into our training program.

Monitoring and evaluation phase (June): $ 1,700. This includes approximately $ 800 for post-training follow-up.

Other budget items: We allocate $ 1,500 for other budget items; $800 for advertising and marketing,

$400 will be set aside for project management, covering management tools and communication costs.

$300 will be allocated to community reporting, which will include updates and reports for stakeholders.

The total estimated budget for the project is therefore 2,93379 ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

The cost is justified by the quality of the training, the potential social impact, and the alignment with the Cardano ecosystem values. The investments made in this project are commensurate with market standards and are designed to maximize the long-term impact on the community, making it a wise choice for stakeholders.

The project represents excellent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem for several reasons:

•By training 100 young girls in digital services, the project directly contributes to reducing gender inequalities in access to technology and employment, which is in line with the values of the Cardano ecosystem, which advocates inclusion and equal opportunities.

•The development of a network of trained young girls will promote knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship in the community, which can ultimately increase the use of Cardano blockchain-based services.

•By integrating blockchain elements into the training, participants will acquire skills that are directly applicable to high-growth sectors. This can also drive the adoption of Cardano technologies in local initiatives, thereby increasing the value of this ecosystem.