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Many cities in DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda have no local Cardano events, leaving people unaware of how to use, benefit from, or participate in the ecosystem.
We will run 12 meetups in 12 towns across 3 countries, teaching Cardano basics, creating wallets, funding them with ADA, and building active local communities.
This is the total amount allocated to Cardano Connect: Meetups Across DRC, Uganda & Rwanda.
Please provide your proposal title
Cardano Connect: Meetups Across DRC, Uganda & Rwanda
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
35000
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
3
What is the problem you want to solve?
Many cities in DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda have no local Cardano events, leaving people unaware of how to use, benefit from, or participate in the ecosystem.
Supporting links
Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?
No
Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'
No dependencies
Will your project's outputs be fully open source?
Yes
License and Additional Information
All educational content, event guides, and reports will be shared under Creative Commons Attribution.
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Community Outreach
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
We target students, tech enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs in DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. We'll reach them through social media, local tech communities, and direct outreach to institutions. This matters for Cardano because it builds awareness, grows the user base, and inspires adoption in underrepresented regions.
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
Recruit and select capable meetup hosts; conduct training sessions; prepare event kits and resources; promote events locally; host 12 Cardano meetups in different cities; create new wallets and distribute ₳5 to participants; collect event feedback, photos, and reports; publish final results to the community.
What are your success metrics?
12 successful meetups held in different towns; 180–300 new Cardano wallets created; minimum 15 participants per event; 90% host satisfaction rate; active engagement on Luma; positive feedback from participants; social media reach of over 10,000; measurable growth in local Cardano community presence.
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
Our solution is Cardano Connect a focused two-month initiative delivering 12 in-person meetups in 12 different towns across DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda (4 per country).
The goal is to spark Cardano adoption in areas with little or no current presence by creating friendly, well-organized spaces for people to learn, connect, and take their first steps on-chain.
Event Hosting Process:
To ensure quality and accountability, we will use an application-based hosting model. Any local leader who wants to host must apply. The application will be reviewed to confirm they have the capacity, venue arrangements, and community connections to deliver a successful event. Only after passing this review will they be granted hosting rights.
Meetup Format:
Funding Model:
We apply a per-participant budget of ₳72 to ensure fairness and efficiency:
Why It Works:
By using local leaders, we tap into existing community trust and reach. By requiring applications, we ensure that only prepared and motivated people host events. By giving attendees real ADA and practical onboarding, we turn passive interest into active participation.
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
This project will deliver measurable growth for Cardano in East and Central Africa:
This approach turns Cardano from something people hear about online into something they can experience, use, and see in their own lives.
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 combines technical expertise, community engagement skills, and academic leadership.
We will ensure accountability through:
Feasibility is proven by the team’s past event experience, including previous blockchain meetups in Kampala and other cities. Early events will be monitored closely to confirm format effectiveness before all 12 are delivered.
Milestone Title
Host Recruitment & Selection
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
6000
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
Host Training & Event Preparation
Milestone Outputs
We will provide:
Acceptance Criteria
Have all the first events setup and make sure that:
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
9000
Progress
30 %
Milestone Title
Meetup Execution & Reporting
Milestone Outputs
Acceptance Criteria
Evidence of Completion
Delivery Month
1
Cost
20000
Progress
50 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
Host Recruitment & Coordination: ₳3,000
Recruitment of local meetup hosts across DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda, including screening applications, interviews, and final selection.
Host Training & Preparation: ₳3,000
Online training sessions for approved hosts, creation of training materials (slides, guides), and translations for English/French as needed.
Meetup Participant Support: ₳19,200
Funding for 12 meetups (max ₳1,800 each for 25 participants, or scaled down for fewer attendees). Includes ₳5 ADA to each participant’s new wallet, Cardano T-shirts for branding, and refreshments.
Media Coverage & Documentation: ₳2,400
Professional photography and videography during events, plus editing to create high-quality visual content for promotion and record-keeping.
Logistics & Supplies: ₳1,200
Local transport support for hosts, printing event banners, and minor event-related materials.
Reporting & Final Publication: ₳2,000
Collection and review of reports from each host, data compilation, and preparation of a final project report for public sharing.
Content Creation & Distribution: ₳1,500
Graphic design, social media content, and video highlight reels to showcase the events to the wider Cardano community.
Administration & Project Management: ₳2,700
Overall coordination, budgeting oversight, communication with hosts, and monitoring to ensure all events meet agreed standards.
Total: ₳35,000
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
This budget delivers direct, measurable value to the Cardano ecosystem:
Instead of relying on broad marketing or online ads, this project invests in face-to-face trust-building, which is more effective for adoption in new markets. The impact is immediate, personal, and scalable.
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
Kambale Mechack – Project Lead & Senior Event Host
A Web3 developer with extensive experience hosting blockchain events, including a successful Cardano meetup in Kampala. Mechack has participated in numerous industry conferences both as a guest and a featured speaker. He will manage project execution, mentor event hosts, oversee quality control, and ensure all reporting requirements are met.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elie-kambale-172418126/
Elias Semajeri – Education Lead & Technical Advisor
A PhD holder in Management Information Systems and computer science lecturer with expertise in distributed systems and blockchain technology. Elias will create and validate all educational content, lead technical training for hosts, and ensure the accuracy of onboarding sessions during the events.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elias-semajeri-ladis-75601ba9/
Samuel Wanzaluendo – Community Engagement & Media Coordinator
A passionate Web3 enthusiast skilled in event planning, social media promotion, and online community growth. Samuel will manage pre-event and post-event visibility, handle social media campaigns, and coordinate local outreach to maximize attendance and engagement.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-redd-b9ba84316/
Local Event Hosts (12)
Each will be responsible for organizing and running one meetup in their assigned town. Duties include venue arrangements, participant recruitment, and executing the standardized Cardano onboarding format. All hosts will undergo pre-event training and will be supported throughout the project.
Together, the team blends technical expertise, academic leadership, social media reach, and proven event execution skills, ensuring the project delivers high trust, transparency, and measurable impact.