Strengthening and expansion of ReFi Colombia 🇨🇴

🗯️ Brief explanation of this project:

Our main objective is to promote the growth and development of Regenerative Finance (ReFi) technology in Colombia, as well as to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among local nodes.

ReFi Colombia is a vibrant community that unites all ReFi nodes in the country under a legal wrapper named “ReFi Colombia Foundation”, including Medellin, Bogota, Cartagena, Atlántico, Inactive Saravena & more coming in the near future...

ReFi Colombia Foundation provides the legal support for all the local nodes in Colombia.

👥 Team

ReFi Colombia is managed by two leads and one representative of each one of the local nodes in Colombia 🇨🇴: ReFi Medellín, ReFi Atlántico, ReFi Cartagena, ReFiBogotá, ReFi Saravena (Inactive)

Objective for this funding

🎨 Develop branding for ReFiColombia and execute a growth strategy

• Develop branding and web page for ReFiColombia.
• Continue with the regular schedule of Twitter Spaces, where ReFiColombia members, Local Nodes and ReFi Projects can share knowledge, discuss relevant topics and establish connections within the community.
• Launch the first ReFi Colombia NFT Collection on Celo & Rarible.

🇨🇴 Creation & incubation of new local nodes in Colombia

• Identification of key cities in Colombia with significant potential for the development of ReFi nodes.
• Establishment of strategic alliances with local organisations, universities and stakeholders to promote the creation of new nodes.
• Training and continuous support to the coordinators of the new nodes, providing guidance on best practices and facilitating the connection with the ReFiColombia community.

💪🏽 Strengthening of existing nodes

• Development of an effective communication and dissemination strategy to promote the activities of local nodes.
• Support in the creation and management of social media profiles for each node to increase visibility and attract new members.
• Regular meetups and national events to foster collaboration and exchange of ideas among nodes.

🧑🏽‍💻 Support and lead hackathons for environmental sustainability

• Support and lead hackathons focused on the development of ReFi solutions that promote environmental sustainability in Colombia.
• Open call to developers, entrepreneurs and financial technology and sustainability enthusiasts to participate in the hackathons.
• Assignment of prizes and awards to the most innovative projects with the greatest positive environmental impact.

💰 Accountability of Grants Awarded

ETHColombia QF Round

• Grant Awarded: 359 USDC in Optimism Network

GloDollar <> Arbitrum Round

• Grant Awarded: 358 USDGLO in Arbitrum Network

GG19 Review

• Grant Awarded: 4,304 DAI
  • Web3 Comm & Education: 532 DAI in PGN Network (Blocked)
  • Climate Round: 1.664 DAI + Shell: 2.108 DAI = 3.772 DAI in Optimism Network

GG20 Review

• Grant Awarded: 45.84 $Earth tokens
  • $Earth Round: 45.84 $Earth tokens (Staked)

Total Raised: US 5.021

📝 Accountability of Expenses

Local Nodes Incubation

• Inception of ReFiBogota: US 200
• Inception of ReFiCartagena: US 200
• Inception of ReFiAtlantico: US 200

Events

• Participation in EthCincodeMayo: US 500

Design, Marketing and Social Media:

• Logo Design: US 150
• Merchandising: US 500
• X-Sapces: US 50 x 12 X-Spaces: US 600

Legal

• NonProfit Entity Design & Registration: US 1000

Technical:

• Domains: 100
• Hosting x 2 year: US 300
• Email Services (2 mailbox) x 2 years: US 150

Total Expended: US 3,900

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