Creating Cardano Community in Bolivia

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Roberto Estevez

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

Individual

[GENERAL] Co-proposers and additional applicants

Bruno Franco

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

8

[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)

Strengthen the Cardano community in Bolivia through personalized educational resources and networking events to empower local participation, fostering sustainable and inclusive growth of Cardano.

[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

The project will be completely open source.

[METADATA] Horizons

Community

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

In September 2024, thanks to the governance workshop (Intersect), an inclusive and open platform for the participation of the Cardano community was created in Bolivia, with the main challenge being to consolidate the Bolivian community through personalized events and educational outreach initiatives. 

Our focus is on implementing strategic measures to ensure meaningful participation and valuable knowledge for future initiatives in the ecosystem. So far, the Cardano community is present in the major cities of the country, namely La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, and our project seeks to include developers, investors, users, policy makers, and enthusiasts with the goal of enriching the local community.

This community results from a holistic approach to initiatives that emerged from Catalyst, and now we are the Bolivia community taking the lead to enhance Cardano. 

The events include mentoring opportunities, participation in the Cardano documentary, and an educational blockchain-based game. These activities showcase Cardano’s technology and principles. Our mission is to hold 12 events in Bolivia, 6 in La Paz and 6 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, over the course of 1 year. The strategy consists of:

• Local organization with current members.
• Planning the topics to be covered.
• Involving academia by inviting universities.
• Educational and work meetings.
• Onboarding, follow-up, and community strengthening.

Workshops include:

1. Introduction to Blockchain: A beginner’s session covering blockchain and cryptocurrency basic
2. Cardano: An introductory session covering Cardano's blockchain technology and application
3. Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications: An advanced session on developing and implementing smart contracts and dApps on Cardan
4. Decentralized Governance: An in-depth exploration of Cardano’s governance model and stakeholders’ roles in decision-making processe
5. dRep Onboarding: A training session for prospective delegate representatives (dReps) on effective participation in Cardano's governance processe
6. Improving Bolivia: A session to identify Cardano-based solutions to improve the country

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

The success of this project will provide significant value to the Cardano community by expanding its presence in South America. We will have a diverse community with people of different skills and knowledge, critically contributing to making Cardano Bolivia an active community that provides valuable input.

[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?

We are a new community, so we will rely on various actors from the Cardano ecosystem and draw on the best experiences from similar initiatives. 

Our first experience in Cardano as a community will be at the constitutional workshop in Argentina, where our delegates will form strategic alliances with figures in education and dapp creation, ensuring quality events.

All accounts will be open and auditable by everyone.

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

• Hold the “Introduction to Blockchain” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.  
• Hold the “Cardano” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Deliverables: A consolidated report of workshops.  

Acceptance Criteria: Clear workshop reports with attendance lists, photographic evidence, and publicly accessible information.

• Hold the “Smart Contracts and Decentralized Applications” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.  
• Hold the “Decentralized Governance” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Deliverables: A consolidated report of workshops.  

Acceptance Criteria: Clear workshop reports with attendance lists, photographic evidence, and publicly accessible information.

• Hold the “dRep Onboarding” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.  
• Hold the “Improving Bolivia” workshop in La Paz and Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Deliverables: A consolidated report of workshops and a final project report.  

Acceptance Criteria: Clear workshop reports with attendance lists, photographic evidence, and publicly accessible information. The final project report must include achievements.

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

• Roberto Estevez: Coordinator of Cardano events in La Paz.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-chuquimia-est%C3%A9vez-9590a4332?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

• Bruno Franco: Coordinator of Cardano events in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruno-alejandro-franco-pardo-b6206b332?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

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

Alquiler del lugar

• Alquiler de sala de conferencias: $ADA 428

Alimentación

• Catering de recepción: $ADA 714
• Bebidas / Estación de café / cóctel: $ADA 342

Marketing y promoción

• Promoción en medios locales: $ADA 428
• Promoción en redes sociales: $ADA 142
• Souvenirs & merchandising: $ADA 342

Apoyo de expertos

• Movilización: $ADA 2,285.00
• Viáticos: $ADA 500

Gastos administrativos

• Gestión administrativa: $ADA 1,000

TOTAL POR CADA EVENTO: $ADA 6,181.00

NÚMERO DE EVENTOS (6 EN LA PAZ + 6 EN SANTA CRUZ): 12

GRAN TOTAL: $ADA 74,172.00

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

1. Growing the community in Bolivia: With 12 events in La Paz and Santa Cruz, we are reaching new people and inspiring more individuals about Cardano in areas where blockchain can make a significant impact.  
2. Well-utilized budget: The total budget of 73,371.43 ADA for all events covers everything necessary—venue rental, food, promotion, experts, and administration—without overspendin
3. Long-term benefits: These are not just events; we are planting seeds for the futur