Hand Protocol "A month of Progress" - ent0.02

In the past month, Hand Protocol has evolved from a new initiative to a driving force of positive change within our eco-system. This period has been full of learning, progress, and collaboration as we continue to harness decentralized funding for projects that make a real difference. With your support, we’ve begun creating tangible changes, and our momentum is just beginning.

Building on the success of the latrine project for the Laboso Caring Foundation, we are now shifting our focus to expanding the infrastructure for the school. The next priorities are constructing classrooms and building a fence to ensure safety and security for students in Howa Bay, Kenya.

The recent visit to the Eco-Moyo Education Centre in Kilifi was a major step forward, made possible by the first internal proposal that passed 🥳. This visit provided invaluable insights into sustainable education models, which will guide the Laboso project in shaping a more holistic and long-lasting impact on the local community.

https://app.charmverse.io/hand/eco-moyo-education-centre-report-42536454751875175

Additionally, we have secured $248.47 in donations and $570.18 in matching funds through the Giveth QF round to further support these upcoming initiatives.

The Lost Children of Benin City documentary project is set to take significant steps forward. Thanks to $413.42 in donations and $912.36 in matching funds secured through the Giveth QF round, the next phase of this initiative will focus on conducting in-depth interviews with immigration officials and community leaders in Nigeria. This research will provide essential insights into human trafficking cases involving children, helping to inform the documentary’s content and shape actionable solutions.

This funding will also be used to purchase documentation equipment and cover travel expenses, ensuring we can accurately capture the stories that need to be told.

The Music Onboarding Machine has made significant progress in fostering connections between local and digital communities through music. This project has been especially impactful for the indigenous community from the Venezuelan Amazon, offering them a platform to share their rich cultural heritage through music.

Through $404.20 in donations and $1,783.60 in matching funds secured via the Giveth QF round, the Music Onboarding Machine will continue to expand its reach, providing more opportunities for communities to use music as a tool for healing and cultural exchange.

Hand Protocol has secured $924.41 in donations and $821.97 in matching funds, which will be directed into the treasury to support future operations. This will ensure the resources are available to drive the protocol forward and support new projects as they arise.

Thanks to a total GIVpower of 1,939,763.62, largely in thanks to Willy O, Hand Protocol is currently ranked #21 on Giveth and 4th on Devouch.xyz. These rankings reflect the trust and support from our community and contributors, further solidifying our commitment to making impactful change. You can explore our Devouch profile here.

Operational tasks this month have focused on refining the structure of Hand Protocol’s processes, ensuring smooth operations for all projects. From setting up internal proposals using CharmVerse to handling treasury operations, we’re working behind the scenes to maintain efficiency and transparency across all initiatives as well as gearing up for a full work-in-public ethos. We’re also expanding our Warpcast community, where you can join the conversation and participate directly at /hand.

We can’t thank the community enough for supporting us during Giv-a-palooza, where all three featured projects received meaningful contributions. The quadratic funding round helped boost donations and bring much-needed resources to each project, furthering our mission to drive impact on the ground.

Across all projects, including donations and matching funds, Hand Protocol has raised a total of $3,014.87, an incredible testament to the power of community support and decentralized funding.

As we look forward, we aim to continue scaling the reach of Hand Protocol by forming strategic partnerships and expanding the projects under our umbrella. We will keep refining our approach to ensure that every contribution has a direct, positive impact on the communities we serve.

In the past month, Hand Protocol has laid a strong foundation for what’s to come. We’re incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made and look forward to continuing this journey with all of you. Your support has been invaluable in helping us make a real difference, and the best is yet to come!

Stay Connected and Get Involved! Join the conversation on Hand Protocol Discord, and visit our website to learn more about how you can support impactful projects: Hand Protocol Website.

Featured Projects:

Laboso Caring Foundation – Moving forward with building classrooms and a fence to secure safety for students in Howa Bay, Kenya.
Lost Children of Benin City – Shedding light on the human trafficking crisis in Nigeria, with next steps involving interviews and research to push the documentary forward.
Music Onboarding Machine – Bringing together local and digital communities through music, fostering cultural exchange and healing.

A Special Thank You to All Our Donors: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, including Afolabi Aiyeloja, Anastasia Lumina, Ahmad Abugosh, Ash Ley, Caue Tomaz, Change TheGame, Crypto koH, Deven Rathod, EZinCrypto L, Gene Davis, Griff Green, Jeanne-Pierre Conradie, Kieran O, Lauren Luz, Matt Strachman, Mekail Murphy, Moe Nickk, Paul Burg, Rifai Sicilia, Rohek Benitez, Samuel LAU, Sky, Utkarsh Patel, Vanessa Gil, Vicky Nuitter, Vlad Niko, Willy O, Yield Farmer, mettodo eth, tech shaman, δυς β., and non-identified 0x addresses.

Your support is making a real difference, and together, we’re building something truly special!