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From: Isavary Khabuqwi <isavarykhabuqwi>
Date: May 1, 2024 at 5:09 AM
To: Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1>
Cc: Bill Anderson <wlanderson>, Jose Leal <jleal67>, Lalita Booth <lalita.booth>, Stacey Cara <27openheart>
Subject: Re: Postponing class til May 14, when Isavari will have good connectivity.Audacity is such a strong word, but yes based on my own experience learning about and educating others on Sarafu, it was clear that activities was the best approach.
The fact was after hearing about Sarafu for about a month and not quite getting the concept (something that was visible in so many other individuals), I opted to document my first interaction with it during a market day activity here
– https://youtu.be/5aNfM-Bmp5Q?si=_Ad7eOJCmrowaIuH
Being able to see how it worked and getting feedback from the community that was using it at that moment offered so much clarity, and created a sense of connection.
The impact of these activities was also visible later on when leading the LGBTQ+ Economies of Support.
There was increased participation among members in weekly meetings based on excitement of having to spend their community vouchers to access different products, specifically pancakes, eggs and motorcycle rides.
Furthermore, integration between the queer communities here in Kenya with the rest of society is rare.
However, based on supporting the idea of community activities to enhance awareness and participation, we were able to initiate an interaction between a trans-community in Malindi and the the marginalized community of Kirepwe island, in educating their youth about HIV self-testing.
The main goal was for participants to interact with community vouchers by rewarding those who got tested with them, which they immediately redeem for available goods within the same space.
(The vision remains to have more such events so more individuals opt for testing).
I’ll leave at this and offer any clarification where it’s needed.
On Tue, 30 Apr 2024 at 22:43, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
I can wait. Can you tell me why you had the audacity to change the famous Will Ruddick’s business model?
In my wandering phase again.
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On Apr 30, 2024 at 3:28 PM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
Hi Kevin,
Wasn’t sure which thread to follow so I went this one.
Apologies for the technical issues on my end today. It sucked not being able to go through with the call.
To avoid the same technicalities next week, I wanted to suggest postponing our engagement to the 14th of May.
At least then I’ll have what I need to carry out a proper uninterrupted zoom conversation with the team for a full hour.
We’ll add 2 more calls to compensate for this time.
Let me know your thoughts on this, because I wouldn’t want to waste your time again.
Isavary
On Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 09:22, Isavary Khabuqwi <isavarykhabuqwi> wrote:
That’s quite detailed and speaks the facts.
The weakness is definitely in the availability of resources to back up continued trade. For example, if I’m accepting my vouchers for donuts and I ran out of fiat currency to purchase more ingredients, then trade using vouchers stalls.
This is unless I get funds to purchase the products (in this case exchange my vouchers for cash) or get the shopkeeper to also accept the vouchers for flour, eggs, milk etc. which I can buy back later or bring onboard a supplier willing to accept them for him to purchase more stock.
Networking is key!
On Thu, 25 Apr 2024 at 22:17, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
Chat gpt on serafu vouchers.
Is it right? Where is it weak?
The vouchers in the Grassroots Economics Serafu currency scheme are called “Sarafu.” Sarafu vouchers are a form of community currency that serves as a medium of exchange within the participating community. These vouchers are designed to facilitate trade, increase access to goods and services, and promote economic activity among community members, especially in areas where traditional currency circulation is limited.
Sarafu vouchers are issued by Grassroots Economics to individuals within the community network. They can be earned through various means such as providing goods or services, participating in community activities, or receiving them as part of local economic programs. These vouchers can then be used for transactions within the network of businesses and individuals that accept Sarafu as a form of payment.
By using Sarafu vouchers, community members can engage in local trade, support local businesses, and foster economic empowerment within their community. The Serafu currency scheme aims to provide an alternative economic system that complements existing currency systems and helps to address financial inclusion and economic challenges faced by underserved populations.
In summary, Sarafu vouchers are the core component of the Grassroots Economics Serafu currency scheme, enabling communities to create and sustain local economic activities, promote social cohesion, and build resilience in the face of economic uncertainties.In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
Awesome!
Have a blessed day and I’ll wait to hear from you tomorrow.
Goodnight from my end.
On Thu, 25 Apr 2024 at 22:07, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
Ok i will work on that tomorrow morning. I am connected to serafu.
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 25, 2024 at 3:06 PM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
Nice! In that case I’m blessed to have your recognition, thank you.
How’s the going with Valora btw…were you able to access the dapps?
I would love for you to create a Sarafu network profile so it’s easier to share funds by you buying our vouchers, which we can then accept as payment in the near future – touching on our 1-hour weekly engagements. We would finally be interacting with the vouchers rather than talk about them.
It would really make a difference if we received funds weekly, as opposed to the one-off $250 that we unfortunately have no access to until 13th of May. This will also mean that we’ll have the financial resources we need to continue our community engagements here in Nairobi.
Let me know what you think.
On Thu, 25 Apr 2024 at 20:50, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
Ajaita shah, frontier markets. I was the first one to recognize her. Now she’s a big star.
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 25, 2024 at 1:16 PM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
Looking forward to when she’s able to reach out.
Who is she, what does she do?
On Thu, 25 Apr 2024 at 19:08, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
She’s at an international conference this week, but will be in touch. I have lost her email. We connected on fb.
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 25, 2024 at 10:09 AM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
That’s awesome news!
We definitely invite the support and enlightenment from different perspectives.
On Thu, 25 Apr 2024 at 17:05, kevin jones <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
I love your approach
Important connection coming soonConvening the People Repairing Local Economies
Neighborhoodeconomics.orgOn Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 9:28 AM Isavary Khabuqwi <isavarykhabuqwi> wrote:
We noticed you highlighted our Medium article ‘Millennial on the Run.’
It’s amazing to have someone resonate with your inner voice so thank you for the support 😊
On Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 17:34, Isavary Khabuqwi <isavarykhabuqwi> wrote:
Click on ‘discover’
On Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 17:32, Isavary Khabuqwi <isavarykhabuqwi> wrote:
Nice!
It’s a really easy app to use. If you open dapps you’ll see safaru…
On Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 16:32, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
Sorry for being crabby about learning new tech. I dont do it well
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 24, 2024 at 9:12 AM, <Kevindoylejones1> wrote:
i set up valora. Wasn’t too hard.
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 24, 2024 at 9:03 AM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
It’s a celo-powered global payment app that we use to swap Sarafu network vouchers and other currencies.
On Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 15:56, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
What is Valora?
In my wandering phase again.
Where I call home https://www.riparianway.org/
On Apr 24, 2024 at 8:12 AM, <Isavary Khabuqwi> wrote:
Yes you can!
It would be nice to share the story.
That would mean going to town for me and that works.
Did you manage to learn Valora?
On Tue, 23 Apr 2024 at 21:26, Kevindoylejones1 <kevindoylejones1> wrote:
Doesn’t have to be super quiet. I want people to hear what you are doing rather than having it boiled down to an email because we are stuck on what’s app. And if we are then we will live with that, too.
In my wandering phase again.
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