Overview
Building African DAO’s (BaD) is an ongoing initiative in Nairobi and coastal Kenya that applies nouns.build tooling to grassroots communities. We are midway through our launch campaign, with the PizzaSafari side-event completed, and are now preparing for the next wave of activations.
This launch is not a stand-alone effort—it is the first step toward the larger vision of the First 500 Campaign, BuildaDAO’s flagship accelerator to empower Africa’s first 500 decentralized founders. The long-term goal is to deploy 500 organizations on mainnet, train 10,000 innovators by 2030, and engage 9 African countries by 2026. Builder DAO’s support for the current launch phase directly connects to this continental vision.
We request financial support from Builder DAO to amplify this upcoming phase—covering marketing, educational resources, technical infrastructure, and brand presence that will ensure these activations have lasting impact.
Why Builder DAO?
- Timely Support: Sponsorship ensures that momentum from PizzaSafari carries into deeper onboarding and case studies starting Sept 16.
- Applied Use Cases: The next events focus on cooperatives, recycling initiatives, and soccer fan-tokens—perfect laboratories for demonstrating Builder DAO’s versatility.
- Ecosystem Growth: Sponsorship links Builder DAO to the First 500 Campaign, positioning Builder at the heart of Africa’s emerging DAO ecosystem.
- Content & Storytelling: These activations will generate documented case studies, recap videos, and shareable social clips with Builder DAO featured as the enabler of real-world DAOs.
Upcoming Event Highlights
- Sept 16 – DAO Onboarding & Governance Session (Nairobi + Virtual): Train Pizzabase, SACCO, Soccer, and Recycling communities on creating DAOs using nouns.build.
- Sept 23 – Pizzabase Deep Dive (Nairobi): Customize DAO parameters with Chef FM’s team.
- Sept 27 – Recycling Community Visit (Malindi): Showcase DAO use in tracking output, profit distribution, and microfunding.
- Oct 3 – SACCO Session (Nairobi + Virtual): Demonstrate pooled funds, tokenized products, and cooperative DAO revenue sharing.
- Oct 8 – Soccer Community Workshop (Nairobi): Kick off fan-token DAO pilot with clubs and supporters.
- Oct 15–18 – Founders Build Sprint (Nairobi + Online): Intensive workshop integrating DAO payments and governance into SMEs.
- Oct 25 – Demo Day Showcase (Nairobi): Present pilot DAOs and celebrate outcomes.
- Nov – CryptoFest (South Africa): Exhibit results from the first Demo Day Showcase and onboard the next cohort of SMEs at CryptoFest, connecting BaD with continental and global Web3 stakeholders.
Connection to the First 500 Campaign
The BaD Launch Plan is the activation layer of a larger mission:
- Building 10,000 decentralized organizations across Africa by 2030.
- Providing structured mentorship, DAO starter kits, and AI-powered tools for real-world impact.
- Empowering Africa’s youngest and fastest-growing population (60% under 25) to lead the future of decentralized governance, commerce, and culture.
- Bridging the gap between Web2 limitations and Web3 potential with transparent, fair, and community-driven DAO infrastructure.
Builder DAO’s sponsorship today makes Builder the visible partner in launching Africa’s first wave of real-world DAOs, tying grassroots activations to a continental-scale vision.
Media & Coverage Plan
Builder DAO sponsorship will directly support:
- Livestreams (Onboarding session, Demo Day).
- Recap reels within 24 hours.
- Case study videos for Recycling, SACCO, and Soccer pilots.
- Cross-platform promotion on YouTube Live, Farcaster, X, Instagram, and DAO channels.
- CryptoFest showcase content amplifying Builder DAO’s role in supporting the first Demo Day outcomes and expansion into the next SME cohort.
Budget Breakdown (Assumes 1 ETH = $4,400 USD)
| Category | % | Allocation (USD) |
|---|
| Branding & Educational Materials | 25% | $2,025 |
| Community Engagement & Workshops | 35% | $2,835 |
| Media Production & Amplification | 25% | $2,025 |
| Technical Infrastructure & Tools | 15% | $1,215 |
| Total (Core Budget) | 100% | $8,100 |
Technical Infrastructure & Tools Breakdown:
- Starlink Kit & 1 Year Service (~$950) for livestreaming and DAO connectivity.
- DAO starter kits for pilot communities (wallet setup, governance templates, training docs & cloud tools for governance meetings and DAO documentation).
Note: Any additional funds beyond $8,100 (projected at approximately $800 USD, depending on ETH/USD conversion at time of sponsorship) will be allocated to travel, accommodation, and exhibition costs for CryptoFest.
Additionally, 3% of project funds will be allocated to project development, oversight, and milestone reporting.
Funding & Accountability Summary
- Funds will be sent to a multisig wallet managed by the 4 BaD project members.
- Disbursements will be made in alignment with self-conducted milestone reviews tied to the event schedule.
- If milestones are not delivered, all unspent funds will be returned to Builder DAO.
- This ensures transparency, accountability, and alignment with Builder DAO’s governance standards.
Project Team
- Aziz Mohammed — Visionary & Co-founder, BuildaDAO. Specializes in communications, production, and DAO governance. Leads the charge in onboarding 500 organizations to the DAO.
- Noelle Oyunga — Strategist & Co-founder, BuildaDAO. Operations and systems lead. Brings expertise in architecture, design, and organizational structure to the DAO.
- Joanne Wendoh — AI Specialist, Technical Lead & Co-founder, BuildaDAO. Focuses on automations, education, and development at the DAO.
- SwarthyHatter (Timothy Carter) — DAO Strategist & Governance Lead. 7+ years in public policy and decentralized governance; supports DAO formation, program coordination, and regenerative finance design. Serves as lead grant writer, project coordinator, and accountability steward for BaD.
Deliverables for Builder DAO
- Brand visibility across events, streams, recap videos, and at CryptoFest.
- 3 case study packages (Recycling, SACCO, Soccer).
- A consolidated recap video featuring Builder DAO’s role.
- Blueprints for replication of grassroots DAO pilots in other regions.
- Direct alignment with the First 500 Campaign, ensuring Builder DAO’s support is recognized as foundational to Africa’s decentralized future.