# Grant Application - ZCASH MALAWI UNIVERSITY GAME NIGHTS **URL:** \ **Category:** Applications\ **Created:** [November 6, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zcash-malawi-university-game-nights/58956 "2026-11-06T11:46:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Fred265](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/fred265/32/49912_2.png) [@Fred265](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Fred265)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zcash-malawi-university-game-nights/58956/1 "2026-11-06T11:46:27Z")
> > > \### Terms and Conditions > > \- \[x\] I agree to the \[Grant Agreement\](https://9ba4718…c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471\_f81ef4e4b5f040038350270590eb2e42.pdf) terms if funded > \- \[x\] I agree to \[Provide KYC information\](https://9ba4718c-5c73-47c3-a024-4fc4e5278803.usrfiles.com/ugd/9ba471\_7d9e73d16b584a61bae92282b208efc4.pdf) if funded above $50,000 USD > \- \[x\] I agree to disclose conflicts of interest > \- \[x\] I agree to adhere to the \[Code of Conduct\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-code-of-conduct/41787) and \[Communication Guidelines\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/zcg-communication-guidelines/44284) > \- \[x\] I understand all milestone deliverables will be validated and accepted by their intended users or their representatives, who will confirm that the deliverables meet the required quality, functionality, and usability for each user story. > \- \[x\] I agree that for any new open-source software, I will create a \`CONTRIBUTING.md\` file that reflects the high standards of Zcash development, using the \[\`librustzcash\` style guides\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#styleguides) as a primary reference. > \- \[x\] I understand when contributing to existing Zcash code, I am required to adhere to the project specific contribution guidelines, paying close attention to any \[merge\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#merge-workflow), \[branch\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#branch-history), \[pull request\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-request-review), and \[commit\](https://github.com/zcash/librustzcash/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#commit-messages) guidelines as exemplified in the \`librustzcash\` repository. > \- \[x\] I agree to post request details on the \[Community Forum\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) > \- \[x\] I understand it is my responsibility to post a link to this issue on the \[Zcash Community Forums\](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/c/grants/33) after this application has been submitted so the community can give input. I understand this is required in order for ZCG to discuss and vote on this grant application. > > \### Application Owners (@Octocat, @Octocat1) > > @Fred265 @Ulemu96 > > \### Organization Name > > Wilfred Phiri and Ulemu Nyangu > > \### How did you learn about Zcash Community Grants > > Through the Zcash Community Forums and community discussions regarding coinholder funding mechanisms. > > \### Requested Grant Amount (USD) > > $6,063 > > \### Category > > Education > > \### Project Lead > > \`\`\`project-lead.yaml > Name: Wilfred Phiri > Role: Host for Lilongwe Event .Community manager > Background: Community organizer with experience in blockchain education, events and community management > Responsibilities: University engagement, local participant mobilization, venue arrangements, event coordination and documentation in Lilongwe. > \`\`\` > > \### Additional Team Members > > \`\`\`team-members.yaml > \- Name: Ulemu Nyangu > Role: Mzuzu Host > Background: Community organizer with vast experience in blockchain education and community engagement. > Responsibilities: University engagement, local participant mobilization, venue arrangements, event coordination and documentation in Mzuzu. > > Name: Chancy Tsonga > > Role: Blantyre Host > > Background: Community builder experienced in Avalanche ecosystem meetups and blockchain education. > > Responsibilities: University engagement, local participant mobilization, venue arrangements, event coordination and documentation in Blantyre. > > \- Name: Meriah Makwembe > > Role: Marketing Lead > > Background: Experience in community mobilization and promotional campaigns. > > Responsibilities: Marketing and publicity across all three cities, promotional materials, social media campaigns, participant mobilization and event visibility. > > Name: Blessings Kulumunyu > > Role: Development Lead > > Background: Technical background with blockchain education experience. > > Responsibilities: Technical preparations, Zcash wallet demonstrations, onboarding support, technical education and connecting students with Zcash development opportunities. > \`\`\` > > \### Project Summary > > We propose establishing the foundation of the Zcash Malawi community through a three city university outreach programme called Zcash Malawi University Game Nights. > > The programme will bring Zcash education, financial privacy awareness and community building directly to university students in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. > > Instead of relying entirely on traditional workshops and presentations, we want to introduce Zcash through an engaging social experience combining educational demonstrations, chess, Bawo, draughts, interactive quizzes, pizza and networking. > > Our objective is to make Zcash accessible to students who may have little or no previous experience with privacy preserving cryptocurrencies. > The initiative will also establish connections with students interested in blockchain technology, identify potential university ambassadors and create a foundation for a long term Zcash community in Malawi. > > We are not simply organizing three events. We want to birth the Zcash Malawi community and establish a foundation for long term ecosystem participation > > \### Project Description > > The project will establish the foundation of the Zcash Malawi community through a three city university outreach programme bringing Zcash education, financial privacy awareness and community building directly to university students across Malawi. > > The initiative will introduce Zcash through engaging social experiences combining: > > • Educational demonstrations on Zcash and financial privacy. > • Practical wallet demonstrations and onboarding. > • Traditional games including chess, Bawo and draughts competitions. > • Interactive Zcash quizzes. > • Pizza, refreshments and networking opportunities. > > The objective is to make Zcash accessible to students with little or no previous experience with privacy preserving cryptocurrencies. The project will establish connections with students interested in blockchain technology, identified potential university ambassadors and create a foundation for a long term Zcash community in Malawi. > > \### Proposed Problem > > Malawi has a growing interest in digital finance, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. However, opportunities to learn about privacy focused blockchain technologies remain limited, particularly within university communities. > > Many young people are familiar with cryptocurrency as an investment or trading opportunity but have limited exposure to the importance of financial privacy, zero knowledge technology and privacy preserving payments. > > Zcash provides an opportunity to introduce these concepts through a practical and accessible learning experience. > > We see universities as important starting points because they bring together students, developers, entrepreneurs and future technology leaders. > Our approach is to establish an initial community in three major cities, build relationships with students and continue engagement beyond the funded activities. > > > \### Proposed Solution > > The project will establish the foundation of the Zcash Malawi community through a three city university outreach programme bringing Zcash education, financial privacy awareness and community building directly to university students across Malawi. > > The initiative will introduce Zcash through engaging social experiences combining: > • Educational demonstrations on Zcash and financial privacy. > • Practical wallet demonstrations and onboarding. > • Traditional games including chess, Bawo and draughts competitions. > • Interactive Zcash quizzes. > • Pizza, refreshments and networking opportunities. > > The approach combines accessible education with practical demonstrations and opportunities for students to remain connected with the Zcash Malawi community. > > > \### Solution Format > > The project format was a set of three in person university game night events, supported by practical wallet demonstrations and post event community engagement. > > Reported project outputs: > • 3 physical events across Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. > • 150 university students reached. > • 75 voluntary wallet onboardings. > • 45 shielded transaction demonstrations. > • 3–6 potential student ambassadors identified. > • Event photographs, videos and public updates. > > > \### Dependencies > > The project will depend on cooperation with university communities and local organizers for participant outreach, venue arrangements and event coordination. > It will also require event materials, internet access, supported Zcash wallets, technical support and communication through community channels > > \### Technical Approach > > The programme will combine in person education with hands on wallet demonstrations. > > \*\*Educational activities\*\* > > Introduction to the Zcash ecosystem. > > Financial privacy education. > > Explanation of shielded and transparent transactions. > > Wallet security and recovery phrase protection. > > Introduction to opportunities for ecosystem participation. > > \*\*Practical demonstrations\*\* > > Wallet installation and setup guidance. > > Receiving and sending ZEC demonstrations. > > Shielded transaction demonstrations. > > Participants were not asked to disclose seed phrases or private financial information. > > \*\*Tools and channels\*\* > > Supported Zcash wallets, presentation materials, educational resources, X for public updates and the Zcash Community Forum for reporting. > > \### Upstream Merge Opportunities > > Not applicable. This will be a community education and events project and will not involve forking or modifying Zcash software repositories. > > \### Open Source License > > MIT > > \### Hardware/Software Costs (USD) > > $120 > > \### Hardware/Software Justification > > Internet and technical support, budgeted at $40 per city across three cities. > > \### Service Costs (USD) > > $4,393 > > \### Service Costs Justification > > Venue and setup ($300) > Pizza and refreshments ($600) > Transport and logistics ($450) > Photography ($240) > > Accommodation for five team members ($1,800). > Accommodation > $1,800 Which translates to $60 per night for all five team members × 6 nights with food. > > Service Costs Justification > Venue and event setup, participant refreshments, transport and logistics, event photography, and accommodation for five team members for two nights. > > \*\*Other Costs\*\* > Games Equipment and Prizes – $540 > > This will cover chessboards and pieces, draughts boards and pieces, Bawo boards and playing pieces, competition prizes for chess, Bawo and draughts, and Zcash quiz prizes. > > Marketing Materials – $240 > > This will cover branding and marketing materials, with a budget allocation of $80 per city. > > Contingency – $223 > > This will cover unforeseen expenses. > > \### Compensation Costs (USD) > > $1,550 > > \### Compensation Costs Justification > > The source budget allocates the following project compensation: > Wilfred Phiri (Lilongwe Host) $350 > Ulemu Nyangu (Mzuzu Host) $350 > Chancy Tsonga (Blantyre Host) $350 > Meriah Makwembe (Marketing Lead) $250 > Blessings Kulumunyu (Development Lead) $250 > > > \### Total Budget (USD) > > $6,063 > > \### Previous Funding > > No > > \### Previous Funding Details > > No previous funding received from the Zcash Coinholder Grants Program > > \### Other Funding Sources > > No > > \### Other Funding Sources Details > > No other funding sources > > \### Implementation Risks > > The project will involve coordination with university communities, participant mobilization, venue arrangements, event logistics and technical onboarding support. > The team will coordinate these activities across the three cities. > > \### Potential Side Effects > > The project will minimize unintended negative impacts by providing wallet security guidance and ensuring participants will not be asked to disclose seed phrases or private financial information. > > \### Success Metrics > > The project will measure success using the following targets: > > 1. Cities Reached: The project will reach 3 cities. > 2. University Events Delivered: The team will organise and deliver 3 university events. > 3. Total Participants: The project will target 150 participants across all 3 cities. > 4. Educational Demonstrations: The team will conduct 3 educational demonstrations to introduce participants to Zcash. > 5. Voluntary Wallet Onboarding: The project will aim to onboard 75 participants voluntarily to Zcash wallets. > 6. Shielded Transaction Demonstrations: The team will demonstrate shielded transactions to at least 45 participants. > 7. Potential Student Ambassadors: The project will identify and engage 3–6 potential student ambassadors to support future Zcash activities. > 8. Event Reports: The team will prepare and submit 3 individual event reports. > 9. Consolidated Final Report: The team will prepare and submit 1 comprehensive final project report. > 10. Zcash Malawi Community Established: The project will establish 1 Zcash Malawi community to support continued education, engagement and adoption. > 11. Zcash Malawi X Page Created: The team will create 1 official Zcash Malawi X (Twitter) page to share educational content, event updates, community activities and promote Zcash adoption in Malawi. > > \### Startup Funding (USD) > > $6,063 > > \### Startup Funding Justification > > The startup funding will support the delivery of three university game night events in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. > > It will cover team compensation, venue arrangements, transport, internet and technical support, marketing, photography, games equipment, prizes, pizza, refreshments and accommodation for five team members for six nights. > > This funding will ensure that the team will have the resources needed to organize the events, educate students about Zcash and financial privacy, demonstrate Zcash wallets and shielded transactions, and engage university communities across the three cities. > > \### Milestone Details > > \`\`\`milestones.yaml > \- Milestone: 1 > Amount (USD): 0 milestone payout, subject to confirmation and alignment with the current application budget. > Expected Completion Date: 2027-02-10 > Deliverables: > The team will organize and deliver three university game-night events across Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. > > The project will aim to reach 150 students across the three cities. > > The team will facilitate 75 voluntary Zcash wallet onboardings. > > The team will conduct 45 shielded transaction demonstrations. > > The project will identify and engage 3–6 potential student ambassadors. > > The team will document all three events through photographs, videos and attendance records. > > The team will prepare and submit individual event reports and one consolidated final project report. > > Acceptance Criteria: The team will provide verifiable evidence of project implementation, including event records, photographs, videos, public updates and attendance records. The final report will document and substantiate the number of events delivered, participants reached, voluntary wallet onboardings, shielded transaction demonstrations and student ambassadors identified. > \`\`\` > > \### Supporting Documents > > \`\`\`files.yaml > Pizza Party Lilongwe: https://x.com/PhiriWilfred/status/2058140543863939497?a=Y3bX4qlgIYBho6yXZNQ&s=20 > > Google drive Link for Lilongwe Pizza party: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1V4eAlSh2HS1sdo8\_kagQIynWABTyPqYw?sort=13&direction=a > > Pizza Party Blantyre:https://x.com/U1emu/status/2058647499879944354?a=-qBNBGMKY4o0Zzub1nU&s=20 > > Pizza Party Mzuzu:https://x.com/TheYoungFarme/status/2058861772283535669?a=VDS6KhpO4jFs3qnSzJc&s=20 > > Team 1 Meetup Zomba:https://x.com/ChancyTausi/status/2113546873063510490?a=msF5jvkRAUzI9nnlths&s=20 > > Team 1 Event Lilongwe Google drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V-WbjHNBcpvy60ya1wtkyHANfRvUQj9L > \`\`\` We are requesting support from Zcash Community Grants to organize three university game night events in Malawi, covering Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. The project will run for eight weeks, from **17 December 2026 to 10 February 2027** , including preparation, student mobilisation, event delivery, community engagement and final reporting. The programme aims to introduce university students to Zcash, financial privacy and privacy-preserving digital payments. Many students in Malawi have limited opportunities to learn about financial privacy, blockchain technology and how shielded transactions work. Through this initiative, we want to make these topics easier to understand by combining education with practical demonstrations and interactive activities. Each university game night will include educational sessions introducing Zcash, its privacy features and the importance of financial freedom. Participants will also have opportunities to see how Zcash wallets work, understand how to send and receive ZEC, and learn about shielded transactions through practical demonstrations. To make the events engaging and encourage participation, we will include activities such as chess, Bawo, draughts, interactive quizzes, pizza and networking. These activities will create a relaxed environment where students can learn, interact with one another and ask questions about Zcash and financial privacy. The first week will focus on preparation, including identifying university partners, securing venues, organizing materials and coordinating the event team. The following weeks will cover student mobilisation and delivery of the three university events in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Mzuzu. The remaining period will focus on follow-up engagement, documentation, evaluation and preparation of the final report. Beyond the events themselves, our goal is to establish a stronger Zcash presence among university students in Malawi. We want to encourage students to explore privacy-preserving technology, join the Zcash community and consider contributing to the ecosystem through education, development and community activities. The project will also help us identify potential student ambassadors, developers and future contributors who can continue sharing knowledge about Zcash within their universities and local communities. By the end of the eight-week programme, we aim to have delivered three successful university game night events, introduced more students to Zcash and its privacy features, increased awareness of shielded transactions, supported practical wallet learning and built connections with students who are interested in becoming long-term contributors to the Zcash ecosystem in Malawi. **Project Start Date:** 17 December 2026 **Project Completion Date:** 10 February 2027 **Project Duration:** 8 Weeks ---
**Author:** ![Ulemu96](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/ulemu96/32/50273_2.png) [@Ulemu96](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Ulemu96)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zcash-malawi-university-game-nights/58956/2 "2026-11-06T15:34:25Z")
This is a great idea! ---
**Author:** ![Bless-kay](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/zcash/user_avatar/forum.zcashcommunity.com/bless-kay/32/50454_2.png) [@Bless-kay](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/u/Bless-kay)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.zcashcommunity.com/t/grant-application-zcash-malawi-university-game-nights/58956/3 "2026-11-06T15:40:49Z")
Sounds like a great Idea