Cardano Community Ambassador Program

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

ROBEL NIGATU

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Requested funds in ada

85000

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

12

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

No

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

We will create thousands of trained ambassadors around the globe who will actively promote Cardano through meetups, workshops, and online meetings.

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

No

[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.”

No dependencies

[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

Any content created as educational material and any material developed to form communities will be released under an open-source license (CC BY-SA), and will be stored in public repositories. This makes the work easily adaptable and imitable in other areas by other community leaders, thus encourages decentralisation.

[METADATA] Horizons

Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

•The Cardano Community Ambassador Program seeks to increase the user base from the ground up with ambassadors trained to promote Cardano in their regions. Meeting this need, the program establishes localized knowledge centres to ensure ongoing, bottom-up training of the Cardanos, its ecosystem, governance, and technology. These ambassadors will later be engaged in offering workshops, seminars, and online events related to their community needs, using only materials approved by Cardano. These ambassadors will be trained from time to time to enable them produce relevant information and also get acquainted with how to properly engage all the respective communities.

In this manner, we are prepared to build and operate a community engaged in Cardanos governance and technological progress on a daily basis. This is an important one because it interconnects the worldwide and local Cardano communities while deepening Cardanos presence in areas where it is still not very well known.

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

•This program will bolster Cardanos tenacious base and create other regions with users by bringing the ability to local community building. When training those kids and engaging with people to become our ambassadors this is how we are building a sustainable, self-funded and self-generated network of education. This will lead to higher levels of participation in the Cardano governance process, more take up of Cardano in the region as well as build Communities with blockchain literacy.

Measuring Impact:

Quantitative Metrics: Track the number of trained ambassadors, events held, and attendees per event. We will also monitor the growth of local Cardano user bases and ambassador retention rates.

•Ambassador Growth: Number of ambassadors trained (target: 50).

•Event Participation: Number of events held and attendees per event (target: 50 events).

Qualitative Metrics: Collect feedback from ambassadors and participants through surveys, event reviews, and governance participation statistics.

•User Engagement: Growth in regional Cardano user bases and local governance participation.

We will share all materials and impact reports with the wider Cardano community through public channels, including forums, social media, and Cardano Town Halls.

[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?

•Our team has a strong background in community-building and education within blockchain ecosystems. The project leader has previously organized successful community-driven events, including blockchain workshops and online training. The teams ability to manage funds and deliver timely results is demonstrated by past successful engagements

•The project will begin with a pilot phase, focusing on 5 regions, scaling up based on measurable success.

To ensure feasibility, the project will start with a pilot phase involving 5 key regions, scaling based on feedback and measurable success. We will validate the approach through engagement rates, participant feedback, and regional Cardano user growth.

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

(Months 1-3):

Establish training program and onboarding materials. Recruit and train 10 ambassadors across 5 key regions. Organize first round of community meetups (₳25,000).

•Output: 10 trained ambassadors, first 10 local meetups.

•Evidence: Event reports, participant feedback, and community growth metrics.

(Months 4-6):

Expand to an additional 10 ambassadors. Continue regional events, with a focus on educational workshops (₳20,000).

•Output: 20 trained ambassadors, 20 events/workshops completed.

•Evidence: Event reports, workshop materials shared publicly.

(Months 7-9):

Conduct mid-project review, assess feedback, and adapt the program for greater impact. Develop advanced training modules for ambassadors (₳20,000).

Output: Enhanced training materials, 30 ambassadors trained.

Evidence: Mid-project report, participant testimonials.

(Months 10-12):

Complete ambassador training for 50 regions. Final evaluation and community impact report (₳20,000).

Output: 50 trained ambassadors, program wrap-up.

Evidence: Final report, video documentation, feedback surveys.

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

Team Roles:

•Project Lead: Oversees project execution and manages partnerships.

•Training Coordinator: Develops training materials and manages ambassador onboarding.

•Community Manager: Facilitates communication between ambassadors and provides ongoing support.

•Event Coordinator: Organizes logistics for events, including venues and materials.

•Technical Support: Manages the online repository for open-source materials and resources.

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

•Ambassador Training (₳25,000):

Includes materials, online platforms, and facilitation fees.

•Event Costs (₳20,000):

Venue rentals, marketing, and materials for workshops.

•Ambassador Support (₳20,000):

Ongoing training, community engagement tools.

•Final Evaluation and Reporting (₳20,000):

Data analysis, final report, and open-source repository setup.

Auditability

•The project will be fully auditable with a clear roadmap, milestones, and KPIs. We will provide quarterly reports detailing progress in training, event execution, and community impact. A public channel will be used to update the Cardano community regularly, including feedback from participants and ambassadors. Key metrics to be tracked include:

•Ambassador Retention Rate: Measuring the sustainability of the ambassador model.

•Event Attendance and Feedback: Tracking community engagement through surveys and attendance logs.

•Growth in Regional User Bases: Evaluating the effectiveness of local education efforts by monitoring Cardano wallet growth and governance participation.

•All materials, including impact reports, will be shared on Cardano’s forums, social media, and through Cardano Town Hall meetings.

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

•At ₳85,000, the Cardano Community Ambassador Program represents excellent value for money by driving regional adoption and community engagement at the grassroots level. Each trained ambassador will serve as a multiplier, educating hundreds of community members, thereby expanding Cardano’s presence globally. The cost per ambassador, including training and event organization, ensures broad outreach and the creation of sustainable community hubs, aligning with Cardano’s mission of decentralization and growth.