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The DEP Execution Sync Meeting on November 28, 2025 was filled with energy, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of collective purpose. It created a valuable moment for all groups to come together, share their progress, and reflect on the impact they are creating.

Let’s revisit some of the key highlights from the DAOs’ sharing sessions.

Grow Together DAO

Let’s take a quick look at the 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐀𝐎. 

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐀 – 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐮, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚
Group A strengthened powerful grassroots partnerships with KWS, KFS, the Catholic Diocese of Kisumu, and the Manyatta Social Justice CBO, enabling meaningful on-ground action. Through four Climate Action Workshops and coordinated efforts across Impala Sanctuary and Manyatta, the team planted over 500 trees and connected with more than six DAO members through online skill-sharing. The experience underscored a core lesson: real community impact depends on trust, clear expectations, and deep collaboration with local partners who know the land best.

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐁 – 𝐌𝐭. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐠, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
Group B successfully planted 500 native Narra sprouts across the Mt. Balagbag watershed, working alongside BESI, Bantay Gubat Rangers, students, and local volunteers despite typhoon disruptions, unstable slopes, and complex on-site conditions. They ensured full logistical support - from tools to monitoring funds - to sustain the trees from December to March. Their reflection highlighted a key reality of decentralized teamwork: aligning time zones and working rhythms is essential for effective execution. Together, their resilience and coordination created a foundation of long-term environmental impact for future generations.

Nourish DAO

Let’s dive into the 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐀𝐎

 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝟏

Led by Gibrilla Sesay, shared an inspiring update on their effort to deliver 500 nutritious meals to vulnerable families across Freetown. With strong coordination, they surpassed their goal and reached 530 people in need. Photos and videos revealed heartfelt gratitude and genuine human connection throughout the distributions. The team also ensured full transparency through careful documentation and ongoing guidance from their Facilitators.

 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝟐

Led by Gerald Sanoy, successfully delivered 1,000 nutritious meals to children in isolated communities of Siargao Island despite three typhoons and challenging island logistics. Through close collaboration with mothers’ groups, youth volunteers, community leaders, and Espoir School of Life, they completed a five-day implementation benefiting 382 children. Even with difficult boat travel, harsh weather, and volunteer illnesses, the team stayed fully committed. Their reflections highlighted deep fulfillment in seeing children nourished and communities come together through shared purpose.

Reflection DAO

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥: capture 50 meaningful reflections from DAO participants across Grow Together, Nourish, and Connect DAOs, turning stories from tree planting, meal distribution, TECD sessions, and community-led initiatives into collective knowledge.

Despite delays caused by timeline shifts in other DAOs and inactivity within their own team, Reflection DAO stayed committed, refining their collection tools, coordinating cross-DAO outreach, and establishing clearer processes.So far, 𝟏𝟒 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 have been collected and organized into a shared repository, marking an important step in preserving the voices, insights, and lived experiences of DAO members.

Key learnings highlighted the importance of:
 • consistent follow-up
 • synchronized timelines
 • active engagement
 • early preparation and communication

Though the initial target has not yet been reached, the team reaffirmed their dedication to continue gathering stories as Execution Phase activities unfold, ensuring the impact of this cohort is captured with depth and honesty.

Connect DAO

Let’s dive into the 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐀𝐎

Connect DAO is supporting Seniors through digital literacy and memory game Sessions, using the TECD platform as a space for meaningful intergenerational connection.

Facing early challenges in outreach and platform usability, the team chose to adapt rather than step back – refining onboarding, working through technical issues, and building trust through clear, patient communication. These efforts have enabled 𝟏𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 so far.

The journey reinforces a clear insight: for Seniors, digital inclusion is not only about technology, but about empathy, clarity, and steady human support. With lessons continuously shaping the approach, the project remains on track to deliver 𝟑𝟎 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.