METACONNECT UGANDA – THE SANDBOX EXPOSURE SPRINT
Empowering African Creators Through Culture-First Metaverse Exposure
OVERVIEW
MetaConnect Uganda is a 2-week awareness sprint to introduce The Sandbox to emerging digital creators, gamers, artists, and Web3-curious youth in Uganda.
This initiative focuses on inspiration, exposure, and cultural connection to The Sandbox through storytelling, creator highlights, and community engagement, rather than technical training.
It aims to ignite curiosity, seed interest, and establish a foundational awareness community for future onboarding programs.
OBJECTIVES
- Introduce The Sandbox as a platform for African creativity, storytelling, and digital opportunity.
- Build lightweight awareness using culturally relevant and accessible formats.
- Engage at least 15+ youth through online and offline touchpoints.
- Collect feedback and early sentiment around The Sandbox among Ugandan creatives.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Ugandan creators are underrepresented in metaverse platforms due to:
- Low exposure to platforms like The Sandbox.
- A gap between African culture and metaverse content.
- Lack of non-technical entry points for exploration or storytelling.
CAMPAIGN STRATEGY/SOLUTION APPROACH
MetaConnect Uganda tackles the visibility and access gap for African creators in the metaverse by adopting a culture-first, low-barrier approach that emphasizes storytelling, hybrid engagement, and localized content. Rather than beginning with complex technical training, this sprint introduces The Sandbox as a relatable, creative space for African youth and digital artists.
1. Cultural Storytelling as a Bridge
We center storytelling to make The Sandbox feel familiar, not foreign. By highlighting African creators, memes, and culturally resonant visuals, we spark interest through content that feels authentic and emotionally relevant.
- Use of memes, threads, and mini-interviews with local creatives
- Showcase how African culture can be expressed through avatars, land, and games in The Sandbox
- Spark curiosity through contests that allow participants to imagine their own “African Metaverse”
2. Non-Technical, Accessible Entry Point
We intentionally keep the sprint lightweight and non-technical to remove barriers for first-time explorers.
- “Intro to The Sandbox” explainer content in local-friendly formats (Notion doc, social threads)
- No coding or gaming skills required—just curiosity and creativity
- Encouraging ideation and community building before onboarding into tools like VoxEdit or Game Maker
3. Hybrid Engagement for Broader Reach
We blend online activation with an offline pop-up to ensure inclusion across digital and physical communities.
- Social media outreach (Twitter, Telegram) to tap into the growing Web3-curious audience
- In-person engagement for creators with limited digital exposure
- Real-time interaction through Twitter Spaces and pop-up discussions
4. Seeding a Community for Future Growth
By launching a Telegram group and mini-contest, we’re not just exposing—we’re identifying early believers who can become the foundation of a local creative cohort.
- The group becomes a space for future workshops, VoxEdit/Game Maker tutorials, and collaborations
- Community feedback helps us co-create future onboarding programs aligned with local needs and interests
TIMELINE
(14 Days)
TEAM
- Derrick Muriithi
A multidisciplinary creative with experience in community building, digital content creation, and Web3 engagement ensuring a streamlined, efficient, and culturally grounded execution
Lead Contact: Derrick – https://x.com/1allan_0?t=eKEOcGw02rqZWvw0GjOB8Q&s=08
Cynthia-Community engagement with over 3years experience in co-ordinating tech projects. LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiawahome/
Cynthia has successfully coordinated hackathons and workshops.
TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION AND TIMELINE
Milestone 1: Digital Launch & Content Push (1 WEEK)
Grant: 50%
Amount: 475 USD
Goal: Launch campaign visuals, hashtags, and engage through creator-led storytelling.
Deliverables:
- Launch 2–5 branded social media posts (memes, reels, threads)
- Publish a lightweight “Intro to The Sandbox” thread or Notion page
- Host 3 Twitter Space with a Web3 voice
- Launch MetaConnect Uganda Telegram group
- Announce a mini contest: “Your African Metaverse Idea” (visual or written)
Proof
- Screenshots/links of social posts and Space session
- Telegram group invite + engagement screenshot
- Launch announcement
Milestone 2: Offline Pop-Up & Final Report 1 WEEK)
Grant: 50%
Amount: USD 475
Goal: Run a small offline meet-up/pop-up, and summarize impact.
Deliverables:
- Run a 3-day mini pop-up session (10–20 people) creative space
- Collect feedback via short Google Form
- Publish a lightweight recap (Notion or Google Doc)
- Final Twitter thread or Telegram closing post
Proof
- Photos & attendance summary
- Recap post link + feedback summary
IMPACT MEASUREMENT
To evaluate the effectiveness of the MetaConnect Uganda sprint and inform future onboarding efforts, we will track both quantitative metrics and qualitative insights throughout the campaign.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
| Metric | Target | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|
| Social media posts published | 2–5 | Screenshots + post engagement analytics |
| Twitter Space sessions hosted | 3 | Recorded Spaces + attendance logs |
| Online engagements | 50+ | Likes, comments, retweets, Telegram joins |
| Telegram community participants | 15+ | Group member count + activity logs |
| Offline pop-up event attendance | 10–20 participants | Sign-in sheet + event |
| Community feedback received | 10+ responses | Google Form summary |
| Mini-contest submissions | 5–10 | Submission links or screenshots |
| Final recap content published | 1 | Notion or Google Doc + views or shares |
Qualitative Impact
- Sentiment Analysis : We will review participant feedback from Google Forms and social media comments to assess general sentiment toward The Sandbox and identify recurring themes of interest or concern.
- Creator Narratives : Selected testimonials and quotes will be collected from both online participants and pop-up attendees to capture lived experiences and emotional resonance.
- Cultural Fit : We will assess how well The Sandbox is perceived to align with African creative expression, based on feedback from the mini-contest and storytelling sessions.
Feedback Loop
All insights and data will be compiled into a lightweight public report (hosted on Notion or Google Docs) that will:
• Highlight wins and areas for improvement
• Provide recommendations for scaling future onboarding programs
• Be shared with creative communities, and The Sandbox ecosystem
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
Total: 950USD
| Category | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Content design & video editing | $200 |
| Paid promotions (ads or influencer push) | $150 |
| Twitter Space | $125 |
| Pop-up materials (banners, snacks, flyers) | $150 |
| Event logistics & transport | $200 |
| Community tools (Notion, Telegram ops) | $125 |
| TOTAL | $950 |
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
MetaConnect Uganda is designed as a starting point for long-term engagement with The Sandbox. After the 2-week sprint, the Communication group launched during the campaign will remain active as a dedicated creative hub for Ugandan participants. This space will be used to share resources, tutorials, and community updates, helping creators stay engaged and connected beyond the initial event.
Participants who show strong interest or creativity during the campaign will be considered for future training programs, such as hands-on workshops in VoxEdit or Game Maker. The campaign’s content including social posts, explainer threads, and recap documents will be published openly so that other African communities can reuse or adapt them for their own local activations.
Lastly, feedback collected during the sprint will guide how we shape follow-up activities, ensuring they are relevant, community-led, and impactful
CONCLUSION
This fast-paced initiative is designed to spark curiosity, community, and early visibility around The Sandbox in Uganda’s creative ecosystem. By localizing content and centering African creativity, MetaConnect Uganda sets the stage for engagement and technical onboarding in future phases.
Agreed Deliverables
We agree to record all Twitter/X Spaces for Milestone 1.
We will also provide video and photos for Milestone 2 to document impact.
Milestone Adjustment
We acknowledge and have updated our milestone structure to 50% / 50% of the total grant ($495each).
Telegram Access & Content Sharing
The Domain Allocator will be invited to the Telegram group upon launch.
We commit to sharing all published content (X posts, Notion docs, recap threads) directly in the thread for transparency.