Kenya’s wildlife faces habitat destruction, poaching, and illegal trade threats. These issues not only threaten the survival of many species but also have negative impacts on local communities and economies. The Web3 for Wildlife Conservation encounter brought conservationists, techies, and wildlife enthusiasts to learn about leveraging web3 technology for conservation efforts. Speakers discussed the fundamentals…
Blockchain developers gathered to explore the potential applications of web3 technology across various industries. The attendees discussed using blockchain in finance, environmental conservation, public service, solar financing, land rights, mutual credit, and multilateral exchange. The attendees were divided into smaller groups to delve deeper into specific sectors, such as health, energy, education, and finance, and…
What can blockchain truly achieve to address real life problems? How do academics from relevant fields see blockchain? It was a pleasure to organize an insightful debate on the role of blockchain technology in international development. The event brought together a panel of esteemed professors from the University of Los Andes alongside Jordi Baylina and…
The “Developing for Social Impact” program was a transformative experience for participants, providing them with the tools and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in their community using Web3 technology. The program, held over three days, was designed for students from YabaTech and members of the Ajegunle community. During the program, the 48 participants received…
In partnership with the South African Department of Social Development, Impact Plus hosted a meet-up aimed at onboarding NGOs to Web3. Discussions revolved around basic elements of Web3, such as wallets, NFTs, DAOs and DeFi, all of which are useful for running daily organizational operations as well as for fundraising. The workshop was oversubscribed with…
Inspired by the mission to make blockchain a more inclusive technology, Impact+ went to the Brazilian favela of Morro dos Prazeres, in Rio de Janeiro, to organize its first Web3 meetup. Favela residents were enthusiastic to learn about the technology, and to hear from community leaders with similar backgrounds who have leveraged Web3 to make…
Acknowledging that blockchain technology has often been associated with scandals and quick financial gains, it becomes imperative to instill a sense of social responsibility among new developers, engineers, designers, and all contributors to the Web3 ecosystem. This is essential to harness the potential of these technologies for addressing humanity’s most pressing needs. At this stage,…
We at Impact Plus are dedicated to bringing more women into the Web3 space and believe that blockchain can be used as a force for gender equality. We’re lucky to have the support of experts on women’s empowerment, such as Lonah Mueni Wanjama of Mercy Corps, who spoke at our recent Gender Hackathon. This three-day…
A Web3 training was presented by Polygon in conjunction with Impact Plus and Harmony at the iHub innovation and incubator center in Nairobi. The training provided developers with skills to advance their careers and to prepare them for the upcoming Gender Hackathon. The training included a “Polygon” section. The introductory training course covered technical and…
Polygon’s first NFT meet-up for Kenyan artists was a hit. Participation was encouraged for artists from disenfranchised communities that would otherwise not have exposure to NFTs. Polygon’s Michael Jordan, from the Enterprise team, led the discussion. Along with the event theme, an ethical venue, parity, and social commitment played a vital role in the event’s…