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…
A media & web3 for social impact workshop was hosted at the Game Development Center in Nairobi. In a half-day session, journalists from Kenya Media Council explored the advantages of blockchain technology and how it can positively influence social change. Working with journalists is particularly important, as there is a general tendency to confuse blockchain…
Our recent workshop on gaming for social impact, which took place at Usiku Games in Nairobi, Kenya, showcased the talents of top developers from platforms around the world. Vice President of Business Development NFT & Gaming at Polygon, Steven Bryson-Haynes, highlighted initiatives achieving true social impact in the Web3 space. A total of 124 individuals…
Ever more inspired by the women in our field and the passion they bring to social and tech development. More than 140 people attended our gender meet-up, where they heard a powerful message from Muskan Kalra, Lead Developer Relations at Polygon on the vital role women will play in our industry’s future. Other female leaders…