Impact Plus has led a number of initiatives in favelas. This event, which took place in Rio das Pedras explored the potential of driving blockchain technology in community development in one of Brazil’s largest favelas. The event delved into themes such as the fundamental concepts of blockchain, the power of decentralization, and the unique characteristics…
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…
The second Impact Plus event in Brazil took place at Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro, located in Seropédica. Our team introduced blockchain technology and its specific advantages to the fields of agriculture and climate change, fields for which the university has a distinguished reputation. Special attention was given to the practical implications of…
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…
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…