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Ethereum Bolivia's Climate Impact Initiative: Driving Sustainable Change
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Empowering Bolivian communities to tackle climate change through clean-up events and blockchain education, aiming to catalyze environmental sustainability with local actions and strategic partnerships.

This Grant

This grant proposal aims to accelerate climate solutions in Bolivia by leveraging community action with blockchain education. Through strategic grant distribution and support, we empower local initiatives dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering environmental sustainability.

General

Our project focuses on organizing community clean-up events and blockchain education sessions in peri-urban areas of La Paz and Santa Cruz, Bolivia with the help of the nascent local node Refi Bolivia. By engaging volunteers and raising awareness about blockchain technology, we aim to address environmental challenges and promote climate action.

What we’ve achieved

Building upon our previous successes, we have:

  • Organized monthly meet-ups and workshops, fostering a vibrant community of blockchain enthusiasts and climate activists.
  • Conducted a free Solidity course in La Paz and Santa Cruz, attracting participants eager to learn about smart contract development on the Ethereum network.
  • Hosted Bolivia's first blockchain hackathon, bringing together over 200 attendees to collaborate on innovative solutions to climate challenges.
  • Formed strategic partnerships with local universities, environmental organizations, and industry sponsors to support our initiatives.

Our regular activities

Our ongoing activities include:

  • Monthly in-person and online meet-ups in La Paz and Santa Cruz, featuring guest speakers and hands-on workshops.
  • Continued education and outreach efforts, including web3 introductory workshops and practical training sessions on blockchain tools and platforms.

Funding

We are seeking funding to:

  • Organize monthly clean-up events in different peri-urban areas in the cities of La Paz and Santa Cruz.
  • Conduct blockchain education sessions alongside clean-up activities.
  • Distribute minimal protective equipment for the participants during the clean-up activities.
  • Distribute educational materials and resources to participants.

Team

Freddy Chambi:

Core team member at Ethereum Bolivia, Refi Bolivia local node founder, Talent Protocol Scholar, Systems Engineer / Web3 Developer.

Cecilia Contreras:

Core team member and Community Manager at Ethereum Bolivia, Refi Bolivia local node co-founder, Architect, passionate beekeeper and entrepreneur, Cripto Curiosas Ambassador in Bolivia, web3 public speaker and educator.

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