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ethiopian youth lack fun and safe opportunities to explore blockchain and digital innovation while being able to express their creativity and gain recognition for their talents
participants make videos music art or digital creations inspired by cardano and blockchain & share them across all social media platforms best submissions will be rewarded and highlighted challenge
Please provide your proposal title
Your Stage Ethiopia art + tech challenge via
Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA
17938
Please specify how many months you expect your project to last
4
Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated
No
Original Language
en
What is the problem you want to solve?
ethiopian youth lack fun and safe opportunities to explore blockchain and digital innovation while being able to express their creativity and gain recognition for their talents
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 challenge materials guides and templates will be released under creative commons attribution 4.0 international license so anyone can reuse remix and learn from them freely
Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal
Community
Who you’re targeting, how you’ll reach them, and why this matters for Cardano.
we are targeting young people aged 13 to 25 across ethiopia who are active on social media platforms such as tiktok instagram facebook and youtube we will reach them through online campaigns influencer collaborations school and community outreach and shareable creative content this matters for cardano because it helps build awareness among the next generation promotes creative engagement with blockchain concepts safely and creates a network of young advocates who can inspire their peers and communities to learn about cardano
Provide a list of key activities of your project?
the project will design challenge rules creative prompts promotional content and guides in english and amharic launch a multi platform social media campaign run live online workshops and q a sessions collaborate with local influencers to encourage participation receive review and showcase submissions select winners provide prizes recognition and feature top content online and track engagement metrics and feedback from participants to assess impact and improve future
What are your success metrics?
success will be measured by the number of participants registered the number of submissions received the reach and engagement of social media posts likes comments shares growth of cardano content in ethiopia participant satisfaction surveys and diversity of creative mediums represented we will also track influencer engagement media coverage and overall increase in local awareness about blockchain and cardano concepts as well as feedback from the community regarding the educational value of the challenge
Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem
the project provides a safe and accessible platform for ethiopian youth to engage creatively with cardano participants can submit videos music digital art or other creative expressions inspired by blockchain technology and cardano the project includes step by step guides tutorials and support for those unfamiliar with blockchain the content is shared publicly on all major social media platforms to inspire peer recognition and viral engagement winners receive meaningful prizes and public recognition without any need for direct crypto transactions this approach ensures legal compliance accessibility and maximum impact while encouraging learning and creativity
Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community
this challenge will inspire ethiopian youth to explore digital creativity technology and innovation while safely learning about blockchain concepts the project increases cardano awareness builds a network of young advocates showcases local talent globally encourages peer to peer sharing strengthens the creative community and positions cardano as a platform that supports innovation youth empowerment and educational growth
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?
the project is highly feasible because it leverages existing social media infrastructure focuses on creativity rather than crypto investment and has a realistic budget and timeline the applicant has experience in youth engagement social media promotion and event coordination the project will also involve local creative mentors volunteers and social media managers and will collaborate with schools and community groups the project plan includes pre designed templates guides and promotional materials which ensures smooth execution and broad participation
Milestone Title
campaign design and prep
Milestone Outputs
this milestone involves creating detailed challenge rules and creative prompts developing promotional content and guides in english and amharic designing templates and tutorials for participants preparing social media accounts on tiktok instagram facebook and youtube confirming influencer partnerships and scheduling posts the goal is to have all materials ready to launch and ensure they are engaging fun accessible and easy to understand for youth participants the content will be visually appealing interactive and culturally relevant and will include instructions for safe participation without engaging in crypto transactions the milestone ensures the foundation of the challenge is solid and sets the stage for a successful launch
Acceptance Criteria
all challenge materials completed approved and translated social media accounts ready promotional posts scheduled influencer agreements signed templates for submissions and tutorials finalized and feedback collected from a small pilot test with a youth focus group confirming clarity accessibility and engagement potential everything documented and approved by the project lead
Evidence of Completion
upload of final challenge rules guides tutorials templates screenshots of social media accounts ready for posting confirmation emails or agreements with influencer partners and pilot feedback results demonstrating readiness for launch
Delivery Month
1
Cost
3374
Progress
20 %
Milestone Title
launch and promotion
Milestone Outputs
the challenge is officially launched on all social media platforms participants are able to submit videos music digital art and other creative content the promotional campaign is running including influencer posts paid ads and organic social content workshops q a sessions and online engagement activities are conducted to encourage participation the milestone ensures widespread visibility and maximum engagement the team actively monitors submissions participant questions and social media interactions ensuring a smooth start and motivating participants to create and share their best work
Acceptance Criteria
the challenge is live on tiktok instagram facebook and youtube influencer promotional content posted first participant submissions received workshops and q a sessions conducted engagement metrics monitored and recorded feedback collected to address questions and improve participation experience all launch content and responses documented by the project team
Evidence of Completion
screenshots of social media posts live influencer posts active submission logs engagement analytics reports workshop session recordings participant feedback notes and internal project reports demonstrating the campaign is fully operational and reaching the target audience
Delivery Month
2
Cost
9371
Progress
70 %
Milestone Title
evaluation and awards
Milestone Outputs
all submissions are reviewed evaluated and winners selected the winners are announced on social media with full recognition prizes are delivered and featured content is shared on cardano channels and project social media accounts the milestone includes compiling data on engagement metrics and impact assessment the team documents lessons learned and participant experiences the goal is to reward creativity maximize visibility inspire future participation and ensure that the challenge has a meaningful lasting impact on the community while highlighting cardano positively
Acceptance Criteria
winner selection process completed evaluation criteria applied consistently submissions reviewed fully engagement metrics and analytics documented prizes delivered public announcements made featured content shared and lessons learned compiled and approved by project lead documentation of impact assessment finalized
Evidence of Completion
social media posts announcing winners prize delivery confirmations engagement analytics and metrics reports compilation of top submissions shared screenshots of featured content lessons learned document final report of the challenge with data demonstrating participation reach and impact
Delivery Month
1
Cost
5193
Progress
100 %
Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources
budget includes content design and creation promotional campaigns social media advertising influencer partnerships translation and guide preparation workshops and q a sessions prize procurement and distribution content review moderation and reporting each milestone has a dedicated budget allocation campaign design 20 launch 50 evaluation 30 requested funding 17938 ada ensures high quality materials engagement and meaningful rewards while staying legally compliant in ethiopia and maximizing youth participation
How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?
the project delivers high value for the requested budget by engaging hundreds of ethiopian youth providing education and creative experience without involving direct crypto transactions fostering community engagement encouraging digital literacy and creativity creating viral content promoting cardano safely and effectively and producing measurable metrics and impact reports the project is scalable repeatable and builds lasting capacity among youth for future engagement and innovation
Terms and Conditions:
Yes
the project is led by dejene mulatu who has experience in youth engagement event coordination and social media promotion the team includes local creative mentors volunteers social media managers and community coordinators who will support outreach content moderation participant guidance and evaluation the team will collaborate with schools local organizations and influencers to maximize participation and diversity the combined skills and networks of the team ensure the challenge is professionally executed widely visible culturally relevant and impactful