# \[Closed\] Near Workshop, Westland Kenya **URL:** \ **Category:** Marketing DAO\ **Tags:** marketing-dao\ **Created:** [October 5, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142 "2022-10-05T16:48:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Makoha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@Makoha](https://gov.near.org/u/Makoha)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/1 "2022-10-05T16:48:54Z")
AM a Blockchain enthusiast, passionate about Blockchain technology and web 3 at large, Started my Blockchain and Crypto adventure in mid 2020, and have been actively engaging in community growth in Nairobi, through attending various blockchain events, organizing Blockchain meetups and workshops. Proposal Introduction Am proposing to Organize a 2day Near and Web 3 workshop in Nairobi, focusing on Blockchain technology, web 3 and how developers can transform from web 2. The main goals of these workshops will be to introduce Near Blockchain to our community, encourage developers and entrepreneurs to develop their startups using Near, help the unbanked access free decentralized Banking, with cheap crypto collateralized loans, high APY through staking and lending. The Kenyan community will benefit from these workshops as they will gain more knowledge about Near Blockchain and its advantages. The grant funds will be allocated to Event venue, Near merchandize, purchasing eatables, refreshments and Honorarium to event organizers and speakers. Proposed Date: 2nd to 3rd November 2022 Expected Participants: 35 Venue: Lotos Inn, Westland, Kenya Deliverables: 1. Introduce our community to Near Blockchain 2. Create more than 30 Near wallets 3. Create a simple smart contract deployed on Near Blockchain 4. Create and grow social media channels with at least 500 followers Learning materials will be derived from [https://www.near.university/](https://www.near.university/) and [https://dacade.org/](https://dacade.org/) Proposed Budget: Venue rental: $250 (2days) Projector: $170 (2days) Audio System: $200 (2days) Near merchandise: 35\* $12 = $420 ($840 2days) Food: 35 \* $8.5 = $297 ($594 2 days) Drinks 35 \* $4.2 = $147 ($294 2days) Speakers and Organizers $300 Total $2648 Wallet ID: makoha.near Owner: Contacted @Sankore2.0 but no response from them, a reason to why I have resubmitted this proposal. NB: This proposal has been resubmitted due to Reference [https://twitter.com/Cryptokenomism/status/1530802501481553926](https://twitter.com/Cryptokenomism/status/1530802501481553926) [https://twitter.com/Cryptokenomism/status/1497833231764410368](https://twitter.com/Cryptokenomism/status/1497833231764410368) @David_NEAR @marketingdao-council @Dacha ---
**Author:** ![Watsica](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/watsica/32/42085_2.png) [@Watsica](https://gov.near.org/u/Watsica)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/2 "2022-10-05T21:57:56Z")
> [@Makoha](#): > > Owner: Contacted @Sankore2.0 but no response from them, a reason to why I have resubmitted this proposal. Hello @illia@marieke.flament is it possible to get any report from the hub ? How did the hub spend $33M NF grants? How can we see results? Why sancore refused to give answers to African guilds? ---
**Author:** ![Watsica](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/watsica/32/42085_2.png) [@Watsica](https://gov.near.org/u/Watsica)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/3 "2022-10-05T21:59:46Z")
Hello @blaze@Yessin is it possible to get any report from the hub ? How did the hub spend $33M NF grants? How can we see results? ---
**Author:** ![David\_NEAR](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/david_near/32/43414_2.png) [@David\_NEAR](https://gov.near.org/u/David_NEAR)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2022, 8:12am UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/4 "2022-10-06T08:12:40Z")
Heya, Can you provide some context here, please? ---
**Author:** ![pathfinder](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/pathfinder/32/41494_2.png) [@pathfinder](https://gov.near.org/u/pathfinder)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/5 "2022-10-07T04:10:21Z")
Hi. You have good information about funds and spending finances. Could you provide documents, links to study? Do you mean the news of the Near Foundation or certain personalities? Thx 😌 ---
**Author:** ![Dacha](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/gov.near.org/dacha/32/54228_2.png) [@Dacha](https://gov.near.org/u/Dacha)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2022, 3:51pm UTC](https://gov.near.org/t/closed-near-workshop-westland-kenya/30142/6 "2022-11-10T15:51:29Z")
Hello. Events and education categories are still on pause. So, could you please re-apply later? Thank you! > [@\[Announcement\] Marketing DAO Resumes Operations](http://gov.near.org/t/announcement-marketing-dao-resumes-operations/31028): > > tldr; We are resuming operations on November 9, 2022. Two core areas of focus eligible for funding: Content and Social Media. Education and Events remain on pause. PR Creatives, paid social campaigns and influencer marketing will no longer be eligible for funding. Introducing Bounties: requests for content from NEAR Foundation or Marketing DAO for key strategic areas. Interested in Applying? Read NEAR Community [Marketing DAO Handbook](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i1PbFQKlwyWzjGZMoeUIM3gy3ghWKH3Yo4iOi-D8N_U/edit) Questions? Connect with the Marketing DAO on Twitter @marketi…