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Cardano University Clubs Network (CUCN)

Problem

East African students lack access to Cardano education, tools, and local communities, limiting ecosystem growth and missing opportunities to engage the next generation of builders.

Solution

Launch 5 student-led Cardano clubs in Ethiopia to deliver workshops, non-technical training, and community events. In this no Catalyst funds will be used for production-level software development

Total to date

This is the total amount allocated to Cardano University Clubs Network (CUCN).

41,800 $ADA
Total funds requested
136
Total votes cast
13.9M
Votes yes
9.07M
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About this idea

Team

Project Team & Roles

Yemam Mohammed – Project Lead & Strategist

Role: Oversees project execution, funding use, reporting, and partner engagement. Background: Blockchain advocate and tech community buiding.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemam-mohammed-b3509b291?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

  1. Mulusew Wube Marketing & Outreach Lead

Role: Leads social media, event promotion, branding, and student onboarding campaigns.

💼 Background: Digital marketing and communications expert.

linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mulusew-wube-5b561624a/

3 . Sisay Mola University Clubs Coordinator

Role:Manages club operations, supports club presidents, tracks monthly activities.

💼 Background: Grassroots organizer with experience in student tech programs.

Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisay-molla-12b04a325/

  1. Local Club Presidents – Campus Implementation Leaders

Role: Lead university clubs, organize workshops/events, collect reports and feedback.

💼 Background: To be selected from top-performing students during onboarding phase.

🔗 (To be added after selection; commitments will be secured before Month 1)

We may recruit the following additional contributors to scale the project:

Media/Content Editor: To help with video editing and documentation (open-source publishing).

Technical Mentor (Remote): Optional support from an experienced Cardano dev for deeper mentoring during the hackathon.

These roles will be contracted as needed based on scope and timelines and will not affect the core budget plan.

Commitment & Availability

All** **listed team members are committed and available for the full 10-month duration of the project. Each individual has been informed of their role, and partnerships with referenced institutions (universities) will be formalized via MOUs before club launches.