Example Proposal – Reflection DAO

Title: Story Circles & Reflection Zine – Group D

Submitted by:
Achieng Odhiambo – youth facilitator in Nairobi, Kenya, active in community storytelling projects, passionate about reflective practices and knowledge sharing.

DAO: Reflection DAO – Group D (10 members, $1,000 allocation, target: 334 reflections/stories)

1. DAO Alignment

• Goal: Facilitate 6 story circles (online + offline) and produce a mini Reflection Zine with 20 stories from DAO participants and community members.

• Relevance to DAO Mission: Directly contributes to Group D’s target of 334 reflections/stories, supporting Reflection DAO’s collective goal of 1,000 reflections.

• Tone & Spirit: Promotes learning, cross-cultural understanding, and knowledge sharing within and beyond the DAO.

2. DAO Member Involvement

• Decentralized Participation: Group D members are based in Kenya, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Nigeria.
  • Local members in Nairobi (Kenya): Facilitate two in-person story circles with youth and elders.

  • Remote members:
    • Facilitate online circles via Discord (with translation support).

    • Collect and edit stories from their regions to include in the Reflection Zine.

    • Support layout and design of the zine.

• Collaboration Plan:
  • Group lead in Kenya organizes the offline circles.

  • Remote members co-lead online circles and design reflection templates.

  • All 10 group members contribute at least one story for the zine.

3. Feasible & Responsible Plan (aligned with DEP Timeline)

• Oct 10: Submit proposal via XDAO.

• Oct 11–24: Proposal qualification and DAO member voting.

• Oct 25: Proposal approved → receive first 60% payment.

• Oct 26 – Nov 30 (Execution Phase):
  • Week 1: Prepare reflection guide and zine template.

  • Week 2: Host 2 online story circles (via Discord).

  • Week 3: Host 2 in-person circles in Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Week 4: Host 2 more online circles; collect stories from remote members.

  • Week 5: Compile, edit, and design the Reflection Zine.

• Dec 1: Submit Proposal Summary Report (stories collected, reflection outcomes, zine draft).

• Dec 5: Receive final 40% payment after verification.

4. Budget Requested

• Total Budget: $390 (within Group D’s $1,000 allocation)

• Policy Alignment: Request follows DEP policy: 60% after approval, 40% after report verification.

5. Measurable Outcomes

• Quantity & Deliverables:
  • 6 story circles completed (4 online, 2 in Nairobi)

  • At least 20 stories collected (DAO + community)

  • 1 Reflection Zine (digital + 50 printed copies)

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya (execution) + Discord (global circles)

• Date of Completion: November 30, 2025

6. Reflection & Learning

• Reflection Component:
  • Use reflection templates for each story circle.

  • Collective DAO debrief on Discord to analyze cross-cultural themes.

• Contribution to DAO:
  • Stories feed directly into Reflection DAO’s final zine.

  • Insights shared in the All-DAO Execution Sync meeting.

7. Proper Submission Format

• Proposal submitted via XDAO on Oct 10.

8. Collaboration with External Communities or Partners (Optional)

• Partner with a local youth arts collective in Nairobi for venue and facilitation support.

• Collaborate with translation volunteers for cross-lingual story sharing.

9. Innovation or Story-Driven Approach (Optional)

• Blend written, audio, and visual storytelling in the Reflection Zine.

• Share excerpts from circles as short podcasts across DAO channels.

Attachments (Optional)

• Draft reflection guide template

• Sample zine layout

• Poster for Nairobi sessions