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.

Laboso Caring Foundation: New Milestones Unlocked 🎉

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: Fighting Human Trafficking 💪

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.

Music Onboarding Machine: Bringing Communities Together Through Music 🎶

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 Treasury: Planning for the Future 💼

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 & Warpcast Community 🎯

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.

Giv-a-palooza: Empowering Our Projects 🎉

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.

Total Raised: A Combined Effort 💸

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.

Looking Ahead: Building Partnerships and Expanding Impact 💫

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!

It’s hard to believe that Hand Protocol has only been up and running for a month, but in this short time, we’ve already achieved incredible milestones. Our vision is simple: empower communities and projects that are making a tangible impact through decentralized, transparent funding. And thanks to your support, we’re already seeing this vision come to life.

The Laboso Caring Foundation initiative: A Major Milestone 🎉

One of our first major achievements has been the completion of the latrine project for the Laboso Caring Foundation in Howa Bay, Kenya. This accomplishment is particularly special because we started with zero funding—every donation came in organically, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible support from our community on Giveth.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, including Gene Davis, Jose Cabrera, koH, WCC DJINZ, Afolabi Aiyeloja, Ash Ley, and Anonymous supporters. Your generosity turned an immediate impact mission into reality, and the results speak for the power of immediate crypto impact.

TokenSmart Impact Party: Celebrating Projects and Birthdays 🎤🎂

In addition to the latrine project, we’ve made other strides that we’re equally proud of. We celebrated these wins during a special Impact Party hosted by Jose on TokenSmart. The event was extra meaningful as it was Jose’s birthday, and he chose to dedicate the day to celebrating the amazing impact projects supported by Hand Protocol. From sharing stories about our early successes to outlining the future of our mission, the energy was electric, and the community engagement continues to grow.

Giveth Space: Showcasing Our Early Success 🚀

We also took part in an opening showcase on Giveth Space, where we introduced Hand Protocol’s mission and ongoing efforts. Although we’re still in our early stages, the showcase highlighted how we’re already delivering real-world impact, with the Laboso latrine project being the first of many success stories.IMPORTANT: Giv-a-Palooza Quadratic Fund round ends Sep 24th! So go support our projects if you can as it will make an incredible funding impact.

https://giveth.io/project/hand-protocol

Early Creative Projects: Lost Children of Benin City Documentary and the Music Onboarding Machine 🎥🎶

We’re not just focused on infrastructure projects; we’re also supporting creative and community-building initiatives like Lost Children of Benin City Documentary and the Music Onboarding Machine.

The Lost Children of Benin City (Documentary) delves deep into the harrowing realities of human trafficking in Benic City, Nigeria, specifically focusing on the vulnerable children of Benin City. Through this documentary, we aim to raise awareness about the grave issue of modern-day slavery and the trafficking networks that exploit innocent lives.

The project serves as a vital storytelling tool, bringing attention to one of the most overlooked humanitarian crises, and it's been seeking funding to move forward with production. We had the opportunity to present the trailer and message during Mofo Goats Film3 Space and the Greenpill Network community call. We are ensuring that the powerful message of this documentary reaches global audiences. The goal is to inspire action, build partnerships, and create real-world change for these children.

https://giveth.io/project/documentary-about-nigerian-human-trafficking

The Music Onboarding Machine has been a meaningful project, helping connect both local and digital communities through music. It’s especially exciting to see how it has supported the indigenous community from the Venezuelan Amazon, giving them a platform to share their culture and music with a wider audience. Through music, the project is fostering healing, connection, and new opportunities for collaboration.

https://giveth.io/project/digital-street-musician-doing-free-live-concerts?tab=donations

Launching Our Website: Built for the Future 🌐

Another major milestone is the launch of the Hand Protocol website, designed by Rathod from Bloomers.TV. Having a fully functioning site at such an early stage is an enormous accomplishment. The website provides an easy way for donors, project owners, and supporters to connect with us and learn more about what we’re doing. This early success sets a strong foundation for the future, and we’re excited to continue building from here.

In just a month, Hand Protocol has gone from inception to making a tangible difference on the ground. Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this early stage—we couldn’t have done it without you. The journey is only beginning, and we’re thrilled to see what we can achieve together as we continue to grow.

Stay tuned for more updates and come get involved at → https://discord.handprotocol.org

Hand Protocol Website 👋

https://handprotocol.org

DONATE HERE 👇

https://giveth.io/project/hand-protocol

Featured Projects:

https://giveth.io/project/scholarship-programme-for-underprivileged-children

https://giveth.io/project/documentary-about-nigerian-human-trafficking

https://giveth.io/project/digital-street-musician-doing-free-live-concerts

Again Thank You to Our Donors during the Laboso Latrine Build!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the Laboso Caring Foundation. Your generosity has made a significant difference in the lives of the community. Together, we raised a total of $526.71!

Below is a some fun metrics from the donation period:Most Used Coins

• USDC and USDGLO were the most popular currencies, making up over $190 in donations.

• MATIC, ETH, and GIV also made notable appearances, highlighting the diverse contribution methods used by our supporters.

Most Used Chains:

• OP Mainnet was the leading chain, hosting contributions totaling over $185.

• Polygon and Celo were also frequently used, with Gnosis and Arbitrum One contributing smaller amounts.