SANDBOX KENYA ONBOARDING CREATOR BOOTCAMPv

The Sandbox DAO Grant Program OPEN: Education, Onboarding, Tech
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1. Project Overview
This project seeks to onboard and empower a new wave of Kenyan creators, students, and developers into The Sandbox metaverse through a structured, 6-week virtual bootcamp. Our goal is to provide accessible, beginner-friendly education around Game Maker, VoxEdit, NFTs, LAND ownership, and the broader Sandbox creator economy. Through live workshops, Q&A sessions, and practical assignments, we will train at least 30 participants to actively participate in Sandbox as builders, designers, and digital entrepreneurs.

Hosted by an experienced team of Web3 educators and 3D creators, this program will be conducted via Zoom, Discord, and Twitter Spaces, ensuring inclusive, hybrid access. Top-performing participants will receive Sandbox-branded NFTs and tokens to encourage long-term engagement

2. Problem Identification

While Kenya has a fast-growing Web3 user base, there’s currently a major gap in education and onboarding for metaverse platforms, particularly Sandbox. Local students, digital artists, and game enthusiasts lack structured access to learning Sandbox-specific tools like VoxEdit and Game Maker, preventing them from participating in or earning from one of the fastest-growing digital economies. Without targeted support, The Sandbox risks missing out on a vibrant creative community eager to join but lacking guidance, exposure, and incentives.

3. Solution Approach

Our solution is to host an six-week digital bootcamp to educate and onboard Kenyan creators into The Sandbox ecosystem. The program will include:

  • 6 live workshops (hosted on Zoom and Twitter Spaces)
  • Hands-on sessions using VoxEdit and Game Maker
  • Tutorials on how to mint assets as NFTs and list them on Sandbox Marketplace
  • Educational content on LAND, monetization, and governance in The Sandbox
  • Incentivized participation through NFTs, SAND tokens, and certification
  • A final “Creator Showcase” where participants demo what they’ve built

The bootcamp will use a community-first approach, powered by Discord and Telegram groups, and ensure sustainability by creating reusable learning content and mentorship pathways.

4. Impact Measurement

The success of this program will be measured through the following key performance indicators (KPIs):

  • 30+ participants onboarded into The Sandbox Discord and platform
  • 6 sessions conducted with 70% average attendance rate
  • 6+ asset submissions using VoxEdit or Game Maker
  • 3+ NFT uploads to Sandbox Marketplace or mock demos
  • Post-bootcamp survey with a 75% satisfaction rate
  • 3 standout projects featured during a live final showcase

We will also track community growth, project continuity, and engagement via Discord and social media

5. Technical Implementation & Timeline

Milestone 1 – Content & Launch Setup (Week 1-2)

Deliverables:

  • Finalize workshop curriculum (Game Maker, VoxEdit, NFT minting)
  • Publish promotional materials (flyers, registration forms, social banners)
  • Set up bootcamp Discord & onboarding documentation

% of Grant : 30% ($900 USD)
Proof of Completion: Published registration portal, Discord server launch, social media promo assets, curriculum document.

Milestone 2 – Training Delivery (Weeks 3–4)

Deliverables:

  • Host 6 core workshops (2 Game Maker, 2 VoxEdit)
  • Run community labs & Q&A spaces
  • Provide hands-on feedback on participant projects

% of Grant : 50% ($1,500 USD)
Proof of Completion: Workshop recordings, attendance metrics, screenshots of assignments, mid-bootcamp feedback summary.

Milestone 3 – Showcase & Reporting (Week 5- 6)

Deliverables:

  • Final live “Sandbox Creator Showcase”
  • Reward top 3 participants with NFTs/SAND tokens
  • Submit final report with analytics, budget breakdown, and testimonials

% of Grant : 20% ($600 USD)
Proof of Completion: Public event recording, participant feedback, Google Form survey results, and final PDF report with impact summary.

6. Team Qualifications

Our team includes passionate Web3 educators, game developers, and digital artists experienced in teaching emerging tech to African audiences. Past success includes Web3 campus tours, Rust and blockchain development workshops, and NFT training in Kenya.

  • Chainweb - Community Host & Moderator:Web3c community with a track record of successful Kenyan Web3 community engagement and teaching of web3 in Kenya

Twitter: https://x.com/WebChain254
Telegram: @WebChain254
Discord: CHAINWEB

  • Racheal Muchiri – Web3 educator and community strategist, member of Web3Clubs Kenya
    Twitter and LinkedIn showcase some of the work.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheal-muchiri/

Github: racheallovee (Racheal Muchiri) · GitHub

Twitter: https://x.com/mureithi_me

Our team has successfully taken part in organizing multiple blockchain education initiatives. One of the other programs was with the ICPHub Kenya Campus Tour, where students were introduced to Web3, smart contracts. This and engaged over 60 participants.

7. Budget Allocation & Sustainability

We are requesting a total grant of $4,000 USD. The budget breakdown is:

Category Amount (USD) Purpose
Facilitation & Hosting $1,000 Speaker compensation, moderators, technical support
Content Development $800 Creation of VoxEdit/Game Maker tutorials, guides, recorded videos
Participant Incentives $600 NFTs and/or token rewards for best-performing learners
Streaming & Tooling $200 Zoom Pro, data stipends, Discord management
Promotion & Design $400 Graphics, social media content, banners, recaps
TOTAL $3,000

Sustainability Plan

  • All materials will be open-sourced via GitBook or Notion for long-term use.
  • We will continue running community spaces on Discord and X to onboard new Sandbox users.
  • Top creators will be supported to apply for future grants or incubations.
  • Bootcamp alumni will become mentors for future cohorts.

8. Regional Focus

This bootcamp will specifically focus on Kenya, with outreach across Nairobi, and university towns. However, virtual access will allow broader East African participation. The goal is to position Kenya as a creative hub in The Sandbox ecosystem.

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