UBEC Protocol Suite: Complete Onboarding Guides

Welcome to the Ubuntu Bioregional Economic Commons!

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to join UBEC as a: - 🌾 Farmer - Small-scale regenerative agriculture practitioner - 🏘️ Community - Organized group working on food sovereignty - 🌟 Community Activator - Facilitator and capacity builder - 🌱 Living Lab - Educational institution integrating environmental monitoring, citizen science, and reciprocal economics

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started: What You Need to Know
2. Farmer Onboarding Guide
3. Community Onboarding Guide
4. Community Activator Onboarding Guide
5. Living Lab Onboarding Guide
6. Technical Setup: Creating Your Stellar Wallet
7. Understanding Your Holonic Journey
8. Support and Resources

Getting Started: What You Need to Know

The UBEC Mission

UBEC dedicates 65% of issued utility tokens to support: - Small farms committed to regenerative agriculture - Communities building local food sovereignty - Community activators facilitating ecosystem development - Living labs integrating environmental education and citizen science

Core Values for All Participants

Before you begin, ensure your project/work aligns with these principles:

✅ Commitment to regenerative practices (healing, not extracting)
✅ Human-scaled operations (not industrial)
✅ Symbiotic relationships with ecosystems
✅ Sustainable methodologies (long-term viability)
✅ Focus on local food sovereignty (community control)
✅ Community benefit orientation (we prosper together)

What to Expect

• Application Review: 30-90 days depending on complexity
• Token Allocation: If approved, tokens transferred to your Stellar wallet
• Ongoing Participation: This is a relationship, not a one-time transaction
• Reporting: Regular updates on your progress (quarterly or monthly)
• Support: Access to peer networks, technical assistance, and community

The Four UBEC Tokens You'll Use

🌬️ UBEC (Air) - Your gateway token for accessing the ecosystem
💧 UBECrc (Water) - For reciprocal exchanges with other participants
🌍 UBECgpi (Earth) - Stable foundation for long-term holdings
🔥 UBECtt (Fire) - Rewards for transformative regenerative actions

🌾 FARMER ONBOARDING GUIDE

Who This Guide is For

You are a farmer if you: - Operate or plan to operate a small-scale farm - Are committed to regenerative agriculture principles - Grow food for your local community - Work at human scale (not industrial agriculture) - Want support to transition to or expand regenerative practices

Phase 1: Before You Apply

Step 1: Self-Assessment

Ask yourself these questions:

Regenerative Commitment: - [ ] Do I practice (or plan to practice) soil health methods like no-till, cover crops, or composting? - [ ] Am I enhancing biodiversity on my farm? - [ ] Do I use water conservation methods? - [ ] Do I practice integrated pest management (minimal/no pesticides)? - [ ] Am I interested in agroforestry or polyculture?

Scale Appropriateness: - [ ] Is my operation human-scaled (not industrial)? - [ ] Do I primarily use family or local community labor? - [ ] Are my equipment and methods proportional to my land?

Community Benefit: - [ ] Does my farm contribute to local food supply? - [ ] Am I willing to share knowledge with others? - [ ] Do I have a cooperative spirit? - [ ] Do I participate (or want to) in local markets?

Sustainability: - [ ] Do I have a long-term viability plan? - [ ] Am I working on diversification? - [ ] Am I building closed-loop systems?

If you answered "yes" or "I'm working toward this" to most questions, you're a good candidate!

Step 2: Understand What You Might Receive

Token Allocation Range: 1,000 - 50,000 UBEC tokens

Factors that determine your allocation: - Your farm size and scope - Project complexity - Community benefit potential - Your local cost of living - Specific needs (equipment, infrastructure, training)

What You Can Use Tokens For: - Seeds, plants, and other growing materials - Tools and equipment - Infrastructure (greenhouses, irrigation, fencing) - Training and education - Paying for services (consulting, technical support) - Trading with other UBEC participants - Community contributions

Step 3: Identify Your Application Trigger

Which describes your situation?

• [ ] I need equipment or infrastructure to continue/expand
• [ ] I'm transitioning from conventional to regenerative methods
• [ ] I want to expand regenerative practices I've already started
• [ ] I'm starting a new regenerative farm
• [ ] I'm recovering from a setback (weather, economic hardship)
• [ ] My community has identified a need for local food production

Understanding your trigger helps you tell your story clearly.

Phase 2: Preparing Your Application

Step 1: Gather Information About Your Farm

Prepare to document:

Farm Basics: - Location (address, GPS coordinates if rural) - Total farm size (acres/hectares) - Current use (what you're growing/raising) - Climate zone and growing season - Water sources - Soil type (if known)

Current Practices: - What regenerative practices are you already using? - What conventional practices are you still using? - Photos of your current operation - Records or notes from previous seasons

Your Vision: - What do you want to achieve? - What regenerative practices do you want to add/expand? - What equipment or infrastructure do you need? - How will this benefit your local community?

Step 2: Develop Your Regenerative Transition Plan

This doesn't need to be fancy—authenticity matters more than polish. Include:

Goals: - What will your farm look like in 1 year? 3 years? 5 years? - What specific regenerative practices will you implement?

Budget: - List what you need (equipment, materials, training) - Estimated costs in your local currency - Be realistic and specific

Timeline: - Break your plan into phases - Set milestones (e.g., "Install drip irrigation by Month 3") - Be reasonable—regeneration takes time

Impact Projections: - How much food will you produce? - How many people/families will you feed? - What ecosystem improvements do you expect? (soil health, water conservation, biodiversity)

Step 3: Gather Supporting Materials

Required Documents: - Your regenerative transition plan - Budget and resource needs - Timeline with milestones - Photos of your current farm (if applicable)

Optional but Valuable: - Letters of support from community members - Soil test results (if you have them) - Records from previous seasons - Certifications (if any, like organic) - Maps or diagrams of your farm layout

Community Validation: Think about who in your community can speak to: - Your character and commitment - Community need for local food - Your potential impact

This might be neighbors, local food advocates, other farmers, community leaders, or customers.

Phase 3: Submitting Your Application

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

How to Start: - Visit the UBEC application portal [URL to be provided] - Fill out the initial interest form (basic contact info and farm overview) - Or: Ask a community member who's already in UBEC to refer you - Or: Contact UBEC directly via email [contact to be provided]

What Happens Next: You'll receive a confirmation and an invitation to complete the full application.

Step 2: Complete Your Full Application

You'll be asked to provide:

1. Farm Information (from your preparation above)
2. Current Practices (what you're doing now)
3. Goals and Vision (where you're heading)
4. Regenerative Transition Plan (how you'll get there)
5. Budget and Timeline (what you need and when)
6. Community Benefit (how this serves your community)
7. References (who can vouch for you)

Tips for a Strong Application: - Be honest and authentic - Use photos—show us your land and vision - Be specific about needs rather than requesting vague amounts - Connect your work to community benefit - Don't worry about perfect writing—clarity matters more - If you need help, ask! (see support resources below)

Step 3: Site Assessment

After submitting your application, you may be asked to participate in a site assessment. This could be:

In-Person Visit: - An evaluator visits your farm - Walk them through your land - Show current practices and future plans - Discuss challenges and opportunities - Usually takes 2-3 hours

Virtual Assessment: - Video call tour of your farm - Share photos and videos - Discuss your operation remotely - Good option for remote locations

What They're Looking For: - Is the scale appropriate? - Is regenerative potential realistic? - Are there ecosystem opportunities? - What's your soil/water situation? - What's your local community context?

How to Prepare: - Clean up a bit, but don't "stage"—authenticity matters - Have your documents handy - Be ready to talk about both successes and challenges - Think about questions you want to ask them

Step 4: Community Validation

The evaluation committee will seek input from your local community. This might involve:

• Contacting your references
• Reaching out to local food organizations
• Checking with other farmers in your area
• Reviewing any community support letters you provided

You can help by: - Letting your references know they might be contacted - Connecting the committee with relevant local organizations - Being active in your local food community

Phase 4: Evaluation and Decision

What's Happening

Your application is reviewed by an Evaluation Committee composed of: - UBEC team members - Experienced regenerative farmers - Community organizers - Indigenous/traditional knowledge holders - Technical experts (soil scientists, permaculturists) - Regional representatives

They're Evaluating: ✓ Regenerative commitment and potential
✓ Scale appropriateness
✓ Community benefit
✓ Sustainability indicators
✓ Symbiotic relationships with ecosystem
✓ Alignment with UBEC values

Possible Outcomes

1. Full Approval ✅ - You meet all criteria - Token allocation amount determined - Move directly to agreement drafting

2. Conditional Approval ⚠️ - You meet most criteria - Specific conditions must be met first - Token allocation upon meeting conditions - Support provided to meet conditions

3. Deferred 🔄 - Promising but not quite ready - Specific guidance provided - Encouragement to reapply when ready - Often just needs more planning or preparation

4. Declined ❌ - Does not meet current criteria - Explanation provided - May include guidance for different paths - Can reapply after significant changes

Timeline

• Application to Decision: 30-60 days
• You'll receive updates throughout the process
• Can contact support for status checks

If Approved: Next Steps

Step 1: Agreement Drafting (3-5 days) - UBEC drafts agreement detailing: - Token allocation amount - Expectations and responsibilities - Milestones and timeline - Reporting requirements - Support available to you

Step 2: Review and Questions (5-7 days) - You review the agreement - Ask questions and seek clarifications - Negotiate if needed (reasonable adjustments possible) - Ensure you understand all terms

Step 3: Agreement Signing (1-2 days) - Digital signature process - Legal commitment by both parties - Copy provided for your records

Step 4: Technical Setup (see detailed guide below) - Create your Stellar wallet if you haven't already - Establish trustlines for UBEC tokens - Verify your wallet address with UBEC

Step 5: Token Allocation (3-7 days after wallet verification) - UBEC tokens transferred to your wallet - You receive confirmation - Tokens are now available for use

Total Time from Approval to Tokens: 14-21 days

Phase 5: Your First 90 Days as a Funded Farmer

Month 1: Getting Started

Week 1: - [ ] Receive welcome packet and orientation materials - [ ] Set up your Stellar wallet (if not done already) - [ ] Join the farmer peer network (online forum/group) - [ ] Receive your first tokens - [ ] Create a simple plan for token use

Week 2: - [ ] Attend new farmer orientation (virtual or in-person) - [ ] Meet your support liaison - [ ] Make your first token transactions (practice with small amounts) - [ ] Connect with nearby UBEC farmers

Week 3-4: - [ ] Begin implementing your regenerative plan - [ ] Document your starting point (photos, notes) - [ ] Purchase first needed materials/equipment - [ ] Start building relationships in the UBEC ecosystem

Month 1 Check-In: - You'll have intensive support this month - Quick video call with your liaison to ensure smooth start - Troubleshoot any issues - Celebrate getting started!

Month 3: First Formal Report

What to Include: - Progress update: What have you accomplished? - Challenges: What's been difficult? - Successes: What's working well? - Photos: Show your progress visually - Token usage: How have you used your allocation? - Community impact: How are you contributing to local food? - Next steps: What's coming in the next quarter?

Format: - 2-3 page narrative plus photos - Conversational tone—you're telling your story - Submit through online portal

Purpose: - Not about judgment—about learning and support - Helps UBEC understand how to support you better - Documents your journey for yourself - Shares lessons with broader community

Month 6: Mid-Term Assessment

Deeper Check-In: - Video call or in-person visit - Review progress on milestones - Assess what's working and what isn't - Adjust plan if needed (life happens, farms adapt!) - Identify additional support needs - Celebrate progress

Questions to Reflect On: - How is your soil health improving? - Are you seeing biodiversity increases? - How's your water conservation going? - What's your yield like? (remember: sufficiency, not maximization) - How are you contributing to local food supply? - What have you learned? - What surprised you?

Your Holonic Journey: Month 1-6

Starting Point: Typically "Participant" (score 0.4-0.6) - You're new to the ecosystem - Building network connections - Establishing transaction patterns - Learning the Ubuntu way

What Improves Your Score: - Diversity (20%): Bringing unique farming methods, contributing distinct value - Reciprocity (25%): Balanced exchanges (not just receiving tokens, but giving/trading) - Mutualism (25%): Building mutually beneficial relationships with other farmers - Regeneration (20%): Evidence of regenerative impact on your land - Interdependence (10%): Strengthening connections in the network

Watching Your Score: - Check your holonic evaluation monthly in your dashboard - See which areas are strong and which need growth - Get personalized recommendations - Track your progress over time

Goal: Move toward "Contributor" (0.6-0.8) by 12 months - This shows you're making valuable regular contributions - Opens up potential for additional support - Increases your influence in the community

Phase 6: Your First Year and Beyond

Month 12: Annual Comprehensive Evaluation

Major Milestone! This includes:

Agricultural Outcomes: - Soil health improvements (tests if possible, observations if not) - Biodiversity increases (species counts, habitat creation) - Water conservation achievements - Yield sufficiency (are you producing food?) - Chemical input reductions - Carbon sequestration (if measurable)

Community Outcomes: - How much local food have you contributed? - How many people/families are you feeding? - Have you shared knowledge? (workshops, mentoring, advice) - Are you partnering with others? - How are you participating in local markets?

Economic Outcomes: - Is your farm viable and sustainable? - Are you earning fair income? - Are you circulating tokens locally? - Have you reduced external input dependency?

Holonic Growth: - Where is your score now vs. Month 1? - Which Ubuntu principles have you strengthened? - What category are you in? - How has your network expanded?

The Report: - Comprehensive narrative (5-10 pages) - Photo documentation - Data and metrics where available - Financial transparency (token usage breakdown) - Community impact stories - Lessons learned - Vision for Year 2

Evolution Path: Growing as a Farmer

Year 1: Participant (0.4-0.6) - Getting established - Learning the system - Building initial relationships - Implementing practices

Year 2-3: Contributor (0.6-0.8) - Regular valuable contributions - Strong local food production - Knowledge sharing begins - Stable ecosystem presence

Year 3-5: Integrator (0.8-0.9) - Skillfully balancing all dimensions - Mentoring newer farmers - Strong reciprocal relationships - Clear regenerative impact

Year 5+: Exemplar (0.9-1.0) - Leading by example - Regional influence - Teaching and training others - Might become Community Activator

Long-Term Opportunities

Ongoing Ecosystem Membership: - Not a one-time grant—this is a relationship - Continue earning tokens through participation - Build reputation and influence - Access to ongoing support and resources

Additional Allocations: - If your farm is successful and you want to expand - Apply for additional tokens for new projects - Show your track record as evidence

Leadership Roles: - Join the Evaluation Committee (assess new applicants) - Participate in UBEC governance - Represent farmers in system decisions - Mentor new farmers

Becoming a Community Activator: - Your success as a farmer makes you valuable as a teacher - Transition from "doing" to "facilitating" - Help others succeed as you have - Different role, different token model

Responsibilities as a UBEC Farmer

Your Commitments:

✅ Implement regenerative practices as agreed in your plan
✅ Report on progress quarterly (Years 1-2) or annually (Year 3+)
✅ Participate in knowledge sharing (answer questions, share learnings)
✅ Contribute to local food production (the core mission!)
✅ Build relationships with other ecosystem participants
✅ Maintain commitment to sustainability principles
✅ Share learnings AND challenges (both are valuable!)
✅ Use tokens responsibly and transparently
✅ Uphold Ubuntu values ("I am because we are")

What's Expected of You: - Be honest about progress and setbacks - Ask for help when you need it - Contribute to the community in whatever ways you can - Keep learning and adapting - Share your knowledge generously - Respect the regenerative principles

What's NOT Expected: - Perfection (we're all learning!) - Immediate results (regeneration takes time) - Industrial-scale production (that's not the goal) - Competing with others (we grow together)

Support Resources for Farmers

Technical Assistance: - Access to agronomists and soil scientists - Permaculture design consultants - Water management experts - Integrated pest management specialists - Agroforestry advisors

Peer Networks: - Online forum with other UBEC farmers - Regional in-person gatherings - Topic-specific groups (orchards, vegetables, livestock, etc.) - Mentorship matching (experienced farmers with newcomers)

Problem-Solving: - Help desk for questions (technical and administrative) - Troubleshooting consultations - Crisis support (crop failure, weather, economic) - Plan modification assistance

Learning Opportunities: - Workshops and training sessions - Farm tours and demonstrations - Webinars on regenerative practices - Resource library (books, videos, articles)

Recognition: - Success stories featured - Annual farmer gatherings - Achievement celebrations - Peer recognition systems

🏘️ COMMUNITY ONBOARDING GUIDE

Who This Guide is For

You are a community if you: - Are an organized group (not just individuals) - Work collectively on food sovereignty - Focus on regenerative food systems or bioregional resilience - Operate at neighborhood, village, or small-town scale - Make decisions collectively or democratically

Community Types Might Include: - Food cooperatives - Community gardens or land projects - Neighborhood food sovereignty initiatives - Village-scale food systems - Urban agriculture collectives - Food justice organizations - Bioregional food networks - Indigenous food programs - Intentional communities with food focus

Phase 1: Before You Apply

Step 1: Assess Your Readiness

Collective Identity: - [ ] Do we have a clear group identity and name? - [ ] Are we formally organized? (even if informal structures) - [ ] Do we have collective decision-making processes? - [ ] Are we more than just a loose network of individuals?

Food Sovereignty Focus: - [ ] Is food sovereignty/food systems a core part of our mission? - [ ] Are we working to increase local food control? - [ ] Do we prioritize community benefit over profit? - [ ] Are we committed to regenerative approaches?

Scale and Capacity: - [ ] Do we work at neighborhood/village/small-town scale? - [ ] Do we have capacity to manage a significant token allocation? - [ ] Can we handle quarterly reporting? - [ ] Do we have financial tracking systems (even simple ones)?

Project Readiness: - [ ] Do we have a clear project or initiative in mind? - [ ] Have we done initial planning? - [ ] Do we have community buy-in? - [ ] Can we articulate our impact goals?

Step 2: Understand Token Allocation

Range: 10,000 - 200,000 UBEC tokens

Factors Determining Your Allocation: - Community size and scope - Project scale and complexity - Number of people impacted - Infrastructure needs - Program costs - Local cost of living - Community capacity

What Tokens Can Fund: - Land acquisition or lease costs - Infrastructure (greenhouses, community kitchens, storage) - Equipment and tools (shared among members) - Seeds, plants, and inputs - Educational programs - Community events and gatherings - Coordination and facilitation - Technical expertise - Marketing and outreach materials

Step 3: Define Your Project

Types of Projects That Work Well:

Infrastructure Projects: - Community garden or farm establishment - Food processing facility - Community kitchen - Storage/distribution center - Tool library or equipment share

Program Initiatives: - Food access programs - Educational workshops series - Youth farming programs - Seed saving initiative - Community-supported agriculture (CSA)

System Building: - Local food hub development - Community food policy council - Regional food network - Cooperative market

Cultural Restoration: - Indigenous food traditions revival - Heritage variety preservation - Traditional knowledge documentation

Phase 2: Preparing Your Application

Step 1: Organize Your Community Information

Basic Community Profile: - Community name and location - How long you've been organized - Number of active members - Governance structure (how you make decisions) - Legal status (informal, nonprofit, cooperative, etc.) - Geographic area served - Demographics (who you serve, rough numbers)

History and Context: - How did your community come together? - What have you accomplished so far? - What's your track record with collective projects? - What are your strengths as a group?

Leadership and Coordination: - Who are your key organizers/coordinators? - How is work distributed? - Do you have fiscal sponsors or fiscal agents? - Who will be responsible for UBEC relationship management?

Step 2: Develop Your Project Proposal

Project Vision: - What exactly do you want to create or accomplish? - Why is this important to your community? - How does it build food sovereignty? - What regenerative principles does it embody?

Detailed Plan:

Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-6) - What are the first steps? - What infrastructure or setup is needed? - Who will do what? - What's your timeline?

Phase 2: Implementation (Months 6-18) - How will the project unfold? - What programs or activities will happen? - How will you engage community members? - What resources are needed when?

Phase 3: Sustainability (Months 18+) - How will this become self-sustaining? - What's your long-term viability plan? - How will you maintain momentum? - What's the exit or evolution strategy?

Budget: - Break down costs by category - Be specific and realistic - Explain major expenses - Show cost-benefit thinking - Include in-kind contributions (volunteer time, donated space, etc.)

Impact Projections: - How many people will benefit? - How much food will be produced or distributed? - What skills will people gain? - How will ecosystem health improve? - What social/cultural impacts do you expect?

Step 3: Demonstrate Collective Capacity

Governance: - Explain your decision-making process - Show how members participate - Describe conflict resolution approaches - Provide evidence of democratic practices

Financial Management: - Show existing financial tracking (even if simple) - Explain who handles money - Describe oversight mechanisms - Demonstrate transparency practices

Track Record: - List previous successful projects (even small ones) - Show photos or documentation - Provide testimonials from members - Demonstrate follow-through capability

Community Engagement: - How many active participants? - How do you communicate? - What's your meeting frequency? - How do you maintain momentum?

Step 4: Gather Supporting Materials

Required: - Community profile and history - Project proposal and plan - Detailed budget - Timeline with milestones - Governance structure documentation - Leadership bios (key organizers)

Strongly Recommended: - Letters from community members - Photos of current activities or spaces - Meeting notes or documentation - Fiscal sponsor letter (if applicable) - Maps or site plans - Community survey results (if available)

Optional but Valuable: - Media coverage - Partnership letters - Previous grant reports - Financial statements - Organizational chart

Phase 3: Submitting Your Application

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

How to Start: - Visit UBEC application portal [URL to be provided] - Fill out community interest form - Provide basic contact and community info - Or: Get referred by another UBEC community - Or: Direct contact with UBEC team

What Happens: - Confirmation received - Invitation to complete full application - Access to application resources and support

Step 2: Full Application Submission

Application Sections:

1. Community Profile
2. Who you are
3. Your history

4. Your structure

5. Food Sovereignty Focus

6. Your mission and values
7. Current food work

8. Long-term vision

9. Project Proposal

10. What you want to create
11. Why it matters

12. How it works

13. Implementation Plan

14. Detailed steps
15. Timeline and milestones

16. Roles and responsibilities

17. Budget and Resources

18. What you need
19. How much it costs

20. Other resources you have

21. Community Benefit

22. Who benefits
23. How many people

24. What impact

25. Capacity Demonstration

26. Governance
27. Financial management

28. Track record

29. References and Support

30. Community member references
31. Partner organization letters
32. Community validation

Application Tips: - Have multiple community members review before submitting - Be thorough but don't over-complicate - Use photos and visual documentation - Be realistic about capacity and timeline - Show your community's voice and personality - Don't hide challenges—authenticity matters - Connect to UBEC values (Ubuntu, regeneration, commons)

Step 3: Community Assessment

After submission, expect:

Document Review: - Evaluation committee reviews your materials - May request clarification or additional info - Looking for alignment with UBEC mission

Community Visit or Call: - Virtual or in-person meeting with key organizers - May include broader community gathering - Opportunity to ask questions of evaluators - Show your space or explain your vision - Introduce community members

Community Validation Process: - Evaluators may reach out to: - Your references - Partner organizations - Community members - Local food sovereignty networks - Regional UBEC communities

Preparing for Assessment: - Brief community members on what to expect - Have documentation organized and accessible - Be ready to show (virtual or physical) your community space - Prepare a short presentation (10-15 minutes) - Have key organizers available - Plan agenda if there's a community gathering

Phase 4: Evaluation and Decision

Evaluation Criteria

Food Sovereignty Commitment: - Is this genuinely about community control of food? - Are regenerative principles central? - Will this reduce dependency on external systems?

Collective Capacity: - Can this group actually manage this project? - Is governance functional? - Do they have financial management skills? - Is there real collective ownership?

Scale and Impact: - Are they working at appropriate scale? - How many people will benefit? - What's the community benefit ratio? - Is this sustainable long-term?

Regenerative Approach: - Will this heal ecosystems? - Are practices truly regenerative? - Is this building resilience? - Does it close loops?

Network Contribution: - Will this strengthen the broader UBEC ecosystem? - Can this community share learnings? - Are they ready to participate reciprocally?

Possible Outcomes

1. Full Approval ✅ - Meets all criteria - Token amount determined - Move to agreement phase

2. Conditional Approval ⚠️ - Strong potential, needs some elements - Specific conditions outlined - Support offered to meet conditions - Token allocation upon completion

3. Deferred 🔄 - Good idea, not ready yet - More planning needed - Guidance for strengthening proposal - Encouraged to reapply

4. Declined ❌ - Doesn't meet criteria currently - Explanation provided - May suggest alternative paths

Timeline

• Application to Decision: 60-90 days
• Longer than farmer applications due to complexity
• Updates provided throughout
• Can contact support for status

Post-Approval Process

Agreement Development (1-2 weeks) - Token allocation amount - Milestones and deliverables - Reporting requirements - Support and resources - Governance expectations

Community Review (1-2 weeks) - Your community reviews agreement - Collective decision-making process - Questions and clarifications - Possible negotiations

Agreement Finalization (3-5 days) - Final terms agreed - Formal signing (designated representatives) - Copies distributed

Technical Setup (see guide below) - Create community Stellar wallet - Establish key management protocols - Set up trustlines - Verify wallet with UBEC

Token Transfer (1 week after verification) - Tokens deposited to community wallet - Confirmation received - Ready to begin!

Total Time from Approval to Tokens: 4-6 weeks

Phase 5: Your First Year as a Funded Community

Month 1: Foundation Setting

Week 1-2: Getting Organized - [ ] Celebrate with your community! (This is a big deal!) - [ ] Hold community gathering to share the news - [ ] Review agreement together - [ ] Establish token management protocols - [ ] Set up wallet security procedures - [ ] Create financial tracking system

Week 3-4: Beginning Implementation - [ ] Attend community orientation (UBEC provides) - [ ] Join peer community network - [ ] Make initial purchases or payments - [ ] Document starting conditions (photos, baseline data) - [ ] Hold planning meetings - [ ] Start first project phase

Month 1 Support: - Intensive liaison support available - Quick response to questions - Help with technical setup - Guidance on governance for token use

Month 3: First Quarterly Report

What to Include:

Narrative Section (3-5 pages): - What have you accomplished in these 3 months? - What's been challenging? - What's working really well? - How has community participation been? - What have you learned?

Financial Section: - Token usage breakdown (what did you spend on?) - Budget vs. actual comparison - Explanation of major expenses - Any cost savings or efficiencies found

Community Impact: - How many people have participated? - What activities have happened? - What food has been produced or distributed? - What skills have been shared? - What relationships have been built?

Photos and Documentation: - Progress photos (before/during/after) - Event photos (people in action) - Infrastructure development - Community gatherings

Looking Ahead: - What's next for the coming quarter? - Any adjustments to plan? - What support do you need? - What are you excited about?

Submission: - Through online portal - Conversational, authentic tone - Community voice (not just one person) - Shared with peer communities (optional)

Month 6: Mid-Year Check-In

Deeper Assessment: - Video call or in-person visit - Key community members participate - Review progress on milestones - Celebrate successes - Problem-solve challenges - Adjust plan if needed

Questions to Reflect On: - How is collective decision-making working? - Are community members engaged? - Is the project unfolding as planned? - What's surprised you? - Where do you need support? - What have you learned about your community? - How are you contributing to food sovereignty?

Month 9: Third Quarterly Report

Similar to Month 3, plus: - Longer-term patterns emerging - Mid-course corrections (if any) - Community capacity development - Network relationships building - Planning for sustainability

Your Holonic Journey: Year 1

Starting Point: Typically "Contributor" (0.6-0.8) - You come in with existing capacity and track record - Already demonstrating collective action - Building UBEC network presence - Learning the four-element system

What Builds Your Score: - Diversity (20%): Unique approaches to food sovereignty, distinctive contributions - Reciprocity (25%): Balanced exchanges with other communities and farmers - Mutualism (25%): Building mutually beneficial relationships across the network - Regeneration (20%): Clear evidence of ecosystem healing and community resilience - Interdependence (10%): Strengthening broader network connections

Progress Tracking: - Monthly holonic score updates in dashboard - Compare to other communities (learning, not competing) - Identify areas for growth - Get recommendations for strengthening weak areas

Goal: Move toward "Integrator" (0.8-0.9) by end of Year 2 - Skillfully balancing all dimensions - Strong model for others - Regional influence emerging - Potential for leadership roles

Phase 6: Long-Term Evolution

Year 1 Annual Evaluation

Comprehensive Assessment:

Food Sovereignty Impact: - How has local food control increased? - What food access improvements happened? - Did you reduce external dependency? - Are cultural food traditions being preserved? - Who has more control now?

Regenerative Outcomes: - Soil health improvements (if applicable) - Biodiversity increases - Water conservation - Waste reduction - Carbon sequestration - Closed-loop system development

Community Resilience: - Is social cohesion stronger? - What skills have people gained? - Are you more economically resilient? - Can you handle challenges better? - Is democracy deeper? - Are more people involved?

Network Health: - What's your Ubuntu alignment score? - How are reciprocity patterns? - How connected are you to other communities? - What knowledge have you shared? - What collaborations have emerged?

Financial Stewardship: - Full accounting of token usage - Budget accountability - Cost-effectiveness analysis - Resource efficiency improvements

The Report: - Comprehensive (10-15 pages) - Multiple community voices - Rich photo documentation - Data and stories combined - Lessons learned section - Vision for Year 2 and beyond

Evolution Pathways

Years 1-2: Contributor to Integrator - Establishing solid practices - Building reputation - Sharing learnings - Deepening community

Years 3-5: Integrator to Exemplar - Model for other communities - Teaching and mentoring - Regional influence - Strong regenerative impact - Leadership in governance

Years 5+: Exemplar Status - Leading by example - Shaping UBEC direction - Training other communities - Innovation and adaptation - Systemic impact

Long-Term Opportunities

Sustained Participation: - This isn't a grant that ends—it's ongoing membership - Continue earning tokens through participation - Build reputation in the network - Access continuous support

Expansion Opportunities: - Apply for additional tokens for new initiatives - Scale successful programs - Replicate in new areas - Support satellite communities

Leadership Roles: - Join Evaluation Committee - Participate in UBEC governance - Represent communities in decision-making - Serve as mentors to new applicants - Host site visits and trainings

Network Building: - Form regional alliances - Create multi-community initiatives - Share resources across communities - Build bioregional resilience

Responsibilities as a UBEC Community

Your Collective Commitments:

✅ Implement your project as outlined in agreement
✅ Report quarterly on progress, finances, and impact
✅ Maintain democratic governance and collective decision-making
✅ Demonstrate financial transparency in token usage
✅ Share knowledge with other communities
✅ Contribute to food sovereignty goals
✅ Build regenerative practices into your work
✅ Foster Ubuntu principles within your community
✅ Participate in the network (not isolated)
✅ Support community members to be active participants
✅ Uphold UBEC values in all activities

Good Community Practices: - Make decisions collectively (not just by leadership) - Keep community informed and engaged - Distribute work and responsibilities - Handle conflicts constructively - Be transparent about finances - Ask for help when needed - Share both successes and challenges - Build genuine relationships across the network

What Success Looks Like: - More people have access to good food - Your community is more resilient - Ecosystems are healthier - People have more skills - Decision-making is more democratic - You're connected to a supportive network - Your project is sustainable

Support Resources for Communities

Governance Support: - Facilitation training - Decision-making tools - Conflict resolution resources - Democratic process consultation - Meeting facilitation support

Peer Learning: - Community-to-community exchange visits - Online peer network forums - Regional community gatherings - Success story sharing - Challenge problem-solving sessions

Technical Assistance: - Project management consultation - Financial management support - Grant writing and reporting help - Evaluation and assessment design - Food system planning expertise

Knowledge Resources: - Case studies from other communities - Best practices library - Training modules - Video tutorials - Templates and tools

Crisis Support: - Rapid response for emergencies - Mediation for conflicts - Plan modification assistance - Problem-solving consultation - Network resource mobilization

🌟 COMMUNITY ACTIVATOR ONBOARDING GUIDE

Who This Guide is For

You are a community activator if you: - Have deep experience in food sovereignty or regenerative agriculture - Are skilled at facilitating, teaching, and capacity building - Can work with diverse communities and individuals - Want to dedicate significant time to supporting others - See yourself as a catalyst for system change - Are comfortable with documentation and knowledge sharing

Community Activator Roles Might Include: - Regenerative agriculture trainer - Food sovereignty facilitator - Community organizing mentor - Network weaver and connector - Curriculum developer - Technical assistance provider - Systems change agent - Indigenous knowledge keeper (sharing traditional food ways)

Phase 1: Before You Apply

Step 1: Assess Your Readiness

Experience and Expertise: - [ ] Do I have 3+ years in food sovereignty/regenerative agriculture? - [ ] Have I successfully led or facilitated projects? - [ ] Do I have specialized knowledge to share? - [ ] Can others vouch for my expertise? - [ ] Have I taught or trained others successfully?

Facilitation Skills: - [ ] Am I good at working with diverse people and groups? - [ ] Can I adapt my approach to different contexts? - [ ] Do I listen well and ask good questions? - [ ] Am I patient with learning processes? - [ ] Can I handle conflict constructively?

Commitment and Capacity: - [ ] Can I dedicate 20-40 hours per week to this work? - [ ] Am I ready for regular travel (if needed)? - [ ] Can I handle monthly documentation and reporting? - [ ] Am I committed to this for at least one year? - [ ] Do I have support structures in my life for this work?

UBEC Alignment: - [ ] Do I understand and embody Ubuntu principles? - [ ] Am I committed to commons-based approaches? - [ ] Do I value bioregional thinking? - [ ] Can I work within UBEC's regenerative framework? - [ ] Am I comfortable with transparent, accountable practice?

Self-Reflection: - Why do I want this role? - What unique gifts do I bring? - What are my edges or growing areas? - How will this serve my own growth? - What am I hoping to catalyze?

Step 2: Understand the Role

What Community Activators Do:

Facilitation and Training: - Lead workshops and trainings - Provide one-on-one mentoring - Facilitate community planning processes - Offer technical assistance - Support problem-solving

Network Building: - Connect people and resources - Build relationships across the ecosystem - Create collaboration opportunities - Foster peer learning - Strengthen regional networks

Knowledge Stewardship: - Document best practices - Create training materials - Capture and share stories - Identify and spread innovation - Build knowledge commons

System Support: - Support farmers and communities in UBEC - Help with application processes - Troubleshoot challenges - Provide ongoing accompaniment - Advocate for participant needs

What You're NOT: - Not a boss or manager (you facilitate, don't control) - Not a funder (you help people access resources) - Not a savior (you support their own power) - Not an expert with all answers (you're a co-learner)

Step 3: Understand Compensation

Token Allocation: 20,000 - 100,000 UBEC tokens annually

Factors Determining Amount: - Your experience level and expertise - Geographic scope (local, regional, multi-regional) - Proposed hours per week - Specialized skills you bring - Project complexity - Cost of living in your area - Travel requirements

Payment Structure: - Annual agreement (renewable) - Tokens distributed quarterly - Can be salary substitute or supplement - You decide how to use tokens

What Tokens Can Cover: - Your stipend/living expenses - Travel costs - Materials and supplies - Technology and tools - Training and professional development - Project-specific costs - Insurance or benefits (if purchased with tokens)

Important: This is structured as facilitation service, not traditional employment. You manage your own time and taxes.

Phase 2: Preparing Your Application

Step 1: Articulate Your Offering

Define Your Focus Area:

Choose 1-2 primary areas where you'll concentrate: - [ ] Regenerative agriculture techniques (soil, water, biodiversity) - [ ] Community organizing and governance - [ ] Food sovereignty strategy and planning - [ ] Indigenous food ways and traditional knowledge - [ ] Youth engagement in food systems - [ ] Urban agriculture and food justice - [ ] Cooperative development - [ ] Policy and advocacy - [ ] Network building and collaboration - [ ] Curriculum and training development - [ ] (Other - specify)

Describe Your Approach: - What's your facilitation philosophy? - How do you work with people? - What methods do you use? - What makes your approach unique? - How do you center equity and justice? - How do you honor diverse knowledge systems?

Define Your Geographic Scope: - Local (one community/bioregion) - Regional (multiple communities in a region) - Mobile (travel to multiple regions) - Virtual (online support across distances) - Hybrid (combination)

Step 2: Develop Your Work Plan

Year 1 Scope of Work:

Direct Support Activities (60-70% of time): - Number of farmers you'll support - Number of communities you'll work with - Types of training/workshops you'll offer - One-on-one mentoring commitments - Site visits you'll conduct - Office hours or open consultation times

Network Building (15-20% of time): - Regional gatherings you'll organize - Peer learning events - Cross-pollination activities - Partnership development - Coalition building

Knowledge Development (10-15% of time): - Documentation projects - Curriculum development - Case study creation - Resource guide production - Best practices capture

Systems Participation (5-10% of time): - UBEC community engagement - Governance participation - Evaluation Committee (if relevant) - Policy input - Strategic planning contribution

Detailed Timeline: - Break your year into quarters - Specify activities and deliverables each quarter - Show how you'll build momentum - Indicate seasonal considerations - Allow for flexibility and emergence

Budget Breakdown: - Stipend/salary portion - Travel expenses - Materials and supplies - Technology costs - Professional development - Other project costs

Step 3: Demonstrate Your Qualifications

Experience Documentation: - Detailed CV or resume - List of relevant projects you've led - Training/workshops you've facilitated - Curriculum you've developed - Communities you've worked with - Measurable outcomes from your work

Portfolio Materials: - Training materials you've created - Documentation you've produced - Photos from workshops or events - Testimonials from people you've supported - Case studies of your facilitation - Videos of your work (if available)

Expertise Evidence: - Certifications or credentials (if relevant) - Publications or presentations - Recognitions or awards - Specialized training you've received - Areas where you're considered an expert - Innovations you've contributed

References: - 3-5 people who can speak to your work - Mix of peers, community members you've served, and supervisors - People who know different aspects of your skills - Ensure diversity of perspectives

Step 4: Articulate Your Ubuntu Alignment

How You Embody Ubuntu: - How do you practice "I am because we are"? - How do you foster interdependence? - How do you honor collective wisdom? - How do you center community, not yourself? - Examples from your past work

Your Commitment to Commons: - How do you share knowledge freely? - How do you build shared resources? - How do you resist privatization? - How do you support collective governance? - How do you practice abundance thinking?

Your Regenerative Practice: - How does your work heal ecosystems? - How do you support regeneration? - How do you close loops? - How do you think long-term? - How do you honor Indigenous wisdom?

Phase 3: Submitting Your Application

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

How to Start: - Visit UBEC activator application portal [URL to be provided] - Fill out preliminary interest form - Share basic background and focus area - Or: Get recommended by existing UBEC activator - Or: Be identified through your work in the network

What Happens: - Confirmation and welcome - Invitation to full application - Connection to activator resources - Potential informal conversation with existing activator

Step 2: Complete Full Application

Application Components:

1. Personal Background
2. Your story and journey to this work
3. Your connection to food sovereignty
4. Your lived experience and identity

5. Why this matters to you

6. Expertise and Experience

7. Detailed work history
8. Specific skills and knowledge
9. Training and credentials

10. Your unique offerings

11. Facilitation Approach

12. Your philosophy and methods
13. How you work with people
14. Your cultural responsiveness

15. Examples from past work

16. Proposed Scope of Work

17. Year 1 detailed work plan
18. Activities and deliverables
19. Geographic scope

20. Time commitment

21. Impact Vision

22. What you hope to catalyze
23. How you'll measure success
24. Your theory of change

25. Long-term aspirations

26. Budget and Compensation

27. Requested token allocation
28. Budget breakdown
29. Justification for amount

30. How you'll track finances

31. Portfolio and References

32. Sample materials
33. Testimonials
34. Reference contacts
35. Documentation of past work

Application Tips: - Let your authentic voice come through - Balance confidence with humility - Show your expertise without ego - Be specific and concrete - Use stories and examples - Show cultural awareness - Demonstrate Ubuntu understanding - Don't oversell—be realistic about capacity - Show your learning edges

Step 3: Screening and Interviews

Application Screening: - Initial review by UBEC team - Assessment against criteria - Reference checks - Portfolio review

Interview Process:

First Interview (60-90 minutes): - With UBEC team members - Deep dive into your experience - Exploration of your approach - Questions about scenarios - Discussion of fit and alignment

Community Interview (if you advance): - With farmers/communities you might serve - They assess if you'd be helpful - You learn about their needs - Mutual exploration of partnership

Peer Interview (45-60 minutes): - With existing community activators - Peer-to-peer conversation - Exploration of collaboration potential - Culture and values alignment

Questions You Might Be Asked: - Tell us about a time you facilitated a difficult process successfully. - How do you handle power dynamics in your work? - A community is struggling with ______. How would you approach this? - How do you center marginalized voices? - What's your edge or growing area? - How do you practice self-care and sustainability? - Why do you want to be a UBEC activator specifically?

Questions You Should Ask: - What are the biggest challenges facing UBEC participants? - How do activators coordinate and collaborate? - What support is available for activators? - How is success evaluated? - What's the onboarding process? - How does governance work? - What's the culture among activators?

Phase 4: Evaluation and Decision

Evaluation Criteria

Expertise and Experience: - Do they have deep relevant knowledge? - Track record of successful facilitation? - Demonstrated impact in past work? - Specialized skills that are needed?

Facilitation Capacity: - Can they work effectively with diverse people? - Do they have cultural competence? - Are they skilled at asking questions vs. giving answers? - Can they adapt to different contexts? - Do they create safe, productive spaces?

Ubuntu Alignment: - Do they embody "I am because we are"? - Do they center collective wisdom? - Are they ego-aware? - Do they practice abundance thinking? - Do they honor Indigenous and traditional knowledge?

Practical Readiness: - Can they commit the time? - Do they have support structures? - Are they organized and reliable? - Can they handle documentation? - Are they financially viable at proposed compensation?

Network Contribution: - Will they strengthen the ecosystem? - Are they collaborative? - Will they share knowledge openly? - Do they see themselves as part of something larger?

Possible Outcomes

1. Full Approval ✅ - Strong fit across criteria - Token amount determined - Move to agreement development - Begin onboarding

2. Conditional Approval ⚠️ - Good potential, needs some development - Specific conditions outlined - May start with reduced scope or trial period - Additional training or support provided

3. Deferred 🔄 - Not ready yet, but potential - Guidance for development - Invitation to reapply in future - May be offered different role

4. Declined ❌ - Not the right fit currently - Explanation and feedback provided - Other ways to contribute suggested - Door open for future if circumstances change

Timeline

• Application to Decision: 45-75 days
• Thorough process due to importance of role
• Updates throughout
• Can request status checks

Post-Approval Process

Agreement Development (2 weeks) - Scope of work finalized - Token allocation amount set - Quarterly deliverables defined - Reporting requirements detailed - Support and resources outlined - Evaluation criteria established

Review and Negotiation (1 week) - You review draft agreement - Ask questions and seek clarification - Negotiate reasonable adjustments - Ensure mutual understanding

Agreement Signing (3 days) - Finalize terms - Sign commitment (both parties) - Receive copies

Technical Setup (see guide below) - Create Stellar wallet - Establish security protocols - Set up trustlines - Verify with UBEC

Initial Token Transfer (1 week after verification) - First quarter tokens deposited - Confirmation received - Ready to begin!

Total Time from Approval to Start: 3-4 weeks

Phase 5: Your First 90 Days as Community Activator

Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Week 1: Orientation - [ ] Welcome to the activator team! - [ ] Attend activator orientation (2-3 days, virtual or in-person) - [ ] Meet other activators (your peer support network) - [ ] Deep dive into UBEC systems and philosophy - [ ] Technical training on tools and platforms - [ ] Receive activator resource library access

Week 2: Relationship Building - [ ] One-on-one meetings with key UBEC team members - [ ] Connect with your regional farmers and communities - [ ] Set up regular check-in schedule with your liaison - [ ] Join activator communication channels - [ ] Introduce yourself to the broader network

Week 3-4: Work Planning - [ ] Refine your Year 1 work plan - [ ] Set up your tracking and documentation systems - [ ] Schedule your first activities (workshops, meetings, visits) - [ ] Begin relationship building with communities you'll serve - [ ] Establish your rhythms and routines

Month 2-3: Ramping Up - [ ] Begin delivering on your scope of work - [ ] Lead first workshops or trainings - [ ] Start one-on-one mentoring relationships - [ ] Attend regional gatherings or events - [ ] Document your early learnings - [ ] Build momentum and presence

Month 1 Report (Brief)

Simple Check-In (2-3 pages): - How did onboarding go? - What activities have you started? - What relationships are you building? - What questions or challenges have emerged? - What support do you need? - What are you excited about?

Month 3: First Quarterly Report

Comprehensive Documentation (5-10 pages):

Activities Summary: - Workshops/trainings conducted (topics, participants, locations) - One-on-one mentoring sessions - Site visits made - Meetings and consultations - Network building events - Documentation or curriculum developed

Impact and Outcomes: - Who did you reach? (numbers and demographics) - What skills/knowledge were developed? - What problems were solved? - What collaborations were catalyzed? - What innovations emerged? - Participant feedback and testimonials

Network Health Contribution: - New connections made - Resources shared - Collaborations facilitated - Knowledge contributed - System improvements suggested

Learning and Adaptation: - What worked really well? - What was challenging? - What surprised you? - What are you learning about the role? - How are you adapting your approach? - What support has been helpful?

Financial Accounting: - Token usage breakdown - Budget vs. actual - Travel and expenses - Any cost savings or efficiencies

Next Quarter Plan: - Activities scheduled - Focus areas - Goals and deliverables - Any changes to approach

Portfolio Documentation: - Training materials created - Photos from workshops - Participant work samples - Case studies - Knowledge products

Your Holonic Journey: First 90 Days

Starting Point: Typically "Integrator" (0.8-0.9) - You come in with expertise and capacity - Expected to operate at high level from start - Already aligned with Ubuntu principles - Quickly building network presence

What Strengthens Your Score: - Diversity (20%): Bringing unique facilitation approaches, cultural responsiveness - Reciprocity (25%): Balanced giving and receiving, not just giving - Mutualism (25%): Creating mutually beneficial relationships across network - Regeneration (20%): Catalyzing transformative, regenerative change - Interdependence (10%): Weaving connections, strengthening whole system

Goal: Move toward "Exemplar" status (0.9-1.0) over time - Regional/system leadership - Modeling excellence - Mentoring other activators - Shaping UBEC evolution

Phase 6: Ongoing Practice and Evolution

Quarterly Cycle

Every 3 Months: - Comprehensive report submitted - Tokens for next quarter released - Check-in call with liaison - Peer activator group reflection - Plan for next quarter refined

Annual Comprehensive Evaluation

Deep Assessment:

Quantitative Metrics: - Number of participants served - Workshops/trainings delivered - One-on-one sessions - Communities/farmers supported - Documentation produced - Network connections made

Qualitative Impact: - Skills and capacity developed - Problems solved - Collaborations catalyzed - Innovation sparked - System improvements - Culture shifts

Participant Feedback: - Anonymous surveys from people you've worked with - Testimonials and stories - Assessment of your helpfulness - Suggestions for improvement

Peer Evaluation: - Feedback from fellow activators - Collaboration assessment - Knowledge sharing contribution - Network citizenship

Self-Assessment: - Your own learning and growth - What you're proud of - Where you struggled - How you've developed - What you want to focus on next year - How the role is serving you

Holonic Evaluation: - Ubuntu alignment scores - Category and progress - Areas of strength - Growth opportunities - Network contribution metrics

Agreement Renewal Decision

Mutual Assessment: - Is this working for you? - Is this working for UBEC and the network? - Is there continued alignment? - Should scope or focus shift?

Renewal Options: - Continue with same scope - Expand scope (more communities, regions, etc.) - Shift focus (different specialization) - Reduce scope (life circumstances) - Transition to different role - Complete the cycle

Evolution Pathways

Years 1-2: Establishing Practice - Building reputation - Refining approach - Creating body of work - Deepening relationships - Moving toward Exemplar status

Years 3-5: Mastery and Leadership - Regional influence and leadership - Mentoring newer activators - Curriculum and program development - Shaping UBEC systems - Policy engagement

Years 5+: System Elder - Network-wide leadership - Governance participation - Strategic vision contribution - Training activator trainers - Representing UBEC in broader movements

Responsibilities as Community Activator

Your Core Commitments:

✅ Deliver on your scope of work with excellence and care
✅ Report monthly with thoroughness and transparency
✅ Serve participants with humility and responsiveness
✅ Document and share knowledge for the commons
✅ Build network connections and collaborations
✅ Embody Ubuntu principles in all your work
✅ Practice cultural humility and responsiveness
✅ Maintain boundaries and sustainable practice
✅ Participate in governance and collective decision-making
✅ Support peer activators generously
✅ Stay accountable to communities you serve
✅ Keep learning and growing your capacity

Ethical Guidelines:

Do: - Center community wisdom and leadership - Ask questions more than give answers - Share power and resources - Credit others' knowledge and ideas - Admit when you don't know - Maintain confidentiality - Honor diverse ways of knowing - Practice self-care and sustainability

Don't: - Position yourself as the expert/savior - Create dependency on you - Privatize knowledge or relationships - Speak for communities - Burn out or overextend - Ignore power dynamics - Appropriate cultural knowledge - Compete with peers

Boundaries and Self-Care: - Set clear working hours - Take regular breaks and time off - Build peer support relationships - Access supervision or mentoring - Know your limits - Ask for help when needed - Celebrate successes - Process challenges

Support Resources for Activators

Peer Activator Network: - Monthly activator calls (learning community) - Regional activator pods - Online forum and communication channels - Peer mentoring partnerships - Collective problem-solving

Professional Development: - Training stipends - Conference attendance support - Skills development workshops - Facilitation technique exchanges - Cultural competency training - Technology skills building

Technical Resources: - Curriculum library and templates - Documentation tools and guides - Training materials repository - Assessment frameworks - Evaluation tools - Project management resources

Supervision and Support: - Monthly check-ins with liaison - Access to experienced activator mentors - Conflict resolution support - Challenge debriefing - Celebration of successes

Financial Management: - Accounting support - Budget tracking tools - Expense documentation guidance - Tax information (you're responsible for taxes) - Financial planning resources

Crisis Response: - Rapid response team for emergencies - Backup facilitators for coverage - Problem-solving consultation - Mediation if needed - Network resource mobilization

🌱 LIVING LAB ONBOARDING GUIDE

Who This Guide is For

You are a living lab if you: - Run an educational institution (school, university) or community learning organization - Have access to land suitable for diverse ecosystems (minimum ~1,000 square meters) - Are committed to hands-on environmental education - Want to integrate IoT technology with nature observation - Are interested in citizen science participation - Can engage students/participants in ongoing environmental monitoring - Have or can develop technical capacity for sensor deployment

Living Lab Sites Might Include: - Waldorf/anthroposophical schools with gardens - University field stations or research sites - Community education centers with outdoor spaces - Bioregional monitoring and research sites - Schools with food forests or permaculture gardens - Environmental learning centers - Indigenous knowledge centers with land

Phase 1: Before You Apply

Step 1: Assess Your Readiness

Educational Infrastructure: - [ ] Do we have an educational mission focused on hands-on environmental learning? - [ ] Do we have educators/staff ready to integrate living lab into curriculum? - [ ] Can we engage students/participants regularly (daily or weekly)? - [ ] Are we committed to long-term environmental monitoring? - [ ] Do we value both phenomenological observation and digital sensing?

Physical Site: - [ ] Do we have at least 1,000 square meters of suitable land? - [ ] Does our site include diverse ecosystems (gardens, food forests, wetlands, etc.)? - [ ] Is the site accessible to students and community members? - [ ] Can we create safe learning spaces outdoors? - [ ] Do we have or can we create ecological diversity?

Technical Capacity: - [ ] Do we have WiFi connectivity or can we establish it? - [ ] Do we have staff or partners with technical skills? - [ ] Can we maintain IoT equipment over time? - [ ] Are we willing to learn about environmental sensors? - [ ] Can we manage data collection and quality?

Citizen Science Commitment: - [ ] Do we understand scientific observation principles? - [ ] Are we committed to data quality and consistency? - [ ] Are we willing to share data publicly? - [ ] Do we have research ethics protocols? - [ ] Can we contribute to larger environmental monitoring networks?

Community Integration: - [ ] Can we provide some level of public access to our site? - [ ] Are we willing to partner with local environmental groups? - [ ] Can we contribute to local food sovereignty? - [ ] Will we share knowledge and findings with the community? - [ ] Can we participate in bioregional networks?

Self-Assessment: - Why do we want to create a living lab? - How will this enhance our educational mission? - What unique ecosystems or learning opportunities do we offer? - What challenges might we face? - How will we sustain this over years?

Step 2: Understand What You'll Receive

Initial Setup Grant: - Token allocation: 5,000 - 25,000 UBEC - Covers: Equipment, installation, network setup, initial training

Equipment Provided: - SenseBox MCU or equivalent IoT environmental station - Multiple sensors measuring: - Air temperature and humidity - Soil moisture and temperature - Atmospheric pressure - Light intensity - UV radiation - WiFi signal metrics - Installation materials and mounting hardware - Technical documentation

Ongoing Data Contributions: - Earn ~7.14 UBECrc per sensor reading - With readings every 15 minutes: ~2,880 readings/day - Approximately 20,000 UBECrc per day per device - Tokens automatically distributed to your Stellar wallet

Educational Resources: - Age-appropriate curriculum materials - Student workbooks and teacher guides - Phenomenological observation frameworks - Data literacy educational modules - Blockchain and reciprocal economics lessons - Multi-language resources (German, English, Polish, others)

Technical Support: - Installation assistance (remote or on-site) - Training for educators and technical staff - Ongoing troubleshooting support - Equipment maintenance guidance - Data platform access and training

Network Participation: - Connection to other living labs - Peer learning opportunities - Research collaboration possibilities - Contribution to citizen science networks - Data sharing through OpenSenseMap or equivalent

Step 3: Understand Your Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance: - Keep sensors clean and calibrated - Ensure consistent WiFi connectivity - Monitor system uptime (target >95%) - Report and address technical issues promptly - Replace batteries or components as needed

Educational Integration: - Integrate living lab into curriculum - Engage students in regular observation - Teach both sensory and digital data collection - Develop age-appropriate learning activities - Document student learning outcomes

Data Quality: - Maintain data quality scores (target >90/100) - Ensure consistent 15-minute transmission intervals - Monitor for sensor malfunctions - Validate data accuracy periodically - Report data quality issues

Community Engagement: - Provide some level of public access to data - Host community learning events periodically - Share findings with local partners - Participate in bioregional networks - Contribute to public environmental awareness

Reporting: - Quarterly progress reports - System performance metrics - Educational integration updates - Student engagement documentation - Impact stories and photos

Phase 2: Preparing Your Application

Step 1: Site Documentation

Physical Site Information: - Total land area and usable space - Current ecosystems present: - [ ] Food gardens/agricultural areas - [ ] Food forests/agroforestry - [ ] Wildflower meadows - [ ] Wetlands or water features - [ ] Composting areas - [ ] Indigenous/native plant zones - [ ] Outdoor classroom spaces - Site photos from multiple angles - Site map or sketch showing key areas - Sunlight, shade, and microclimate notes - Water access and drainage - Current and planned biodiversity

Sensor Placement Plan: - Proposed location for sensor station - Access to power (if needed) or solar setup - WiFi signal strength in proposed location - Protection from weather and tampering - Visibility for educational purposes - Multiple measurement zone considerations

Step 2: Educational Integration Plan

Current Educational Programs: - What do you teach now about environment/nature? - How many students/participants annually? - Age ranges and developmental levels - Current outdoor education practices - Science curriculum overview

Living Lab Integration: - How will you integrate sensor data into lessons? - Phenomenological observation activities planned - Data literacy skills to develop - Blockchain/economics concepts to teach - Cross-curricular connections - Age-appropriate progression (younger to older students)

Educator Readiness: - Who will lead living lab integration? - What training do educators need? - Time allocation for living lab activities - Professional development plans - Support structures for teachers

Sample Lesson Plans: Include 2-3 draft lesson plans showing: - Learning objectives - Activities combining observation and data - Age-appropriate complexity - Assessment methods - Ubuntu philosophy integration

Step 3: Technical Capacity Assessment

Current Infrastructure: - WiFi availability and coverage - Technical staff or partnerships - Data management systems - Existing technology in education - IT support capacity

Technical Readiness: - Who will manage sensor installation? - Who will monitor system health? - Who will troubleshoot issues? - Backup plans if technical staff unavailable - Budget for ongoing internet/connectivity

Data Management: - How will you access and use sensor data? - Plans for data visualization in classroom - Student data privacy protocols - Data sharing permissions and ethics - Integration with existing systems

Step 4: Budget and Sustainability

Startup Costs You'll Need to Cover: - WiFi connectivity (if not existing) - Mounting hardware (if beyond provided) - Educational materials printing - Teacher training time - Site preparation

Ongoing Costs: - Internet service - Electricity (if needed) - Equipment maintenance - Educator time - Student materials

Sustainability Plan: - How will living lab continue year after year? - Institutional commitment level - Staffing continuity plans - Equipment replacement planning - Integration into core educational mission

Step 5: Community Benefit Plan

Public Access: - Will you make data publicly available? - Can community members visit the site? - Public event possibilities - Partnerships with local organizations - Contribution to local food systems

Knowledge Sharing: - How will you share what you learn? - Documentation and storytelling plans - Presentations or publications - Mentoring other institutions - Network participation

Phase 3: Submitting Your Application

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

Contact UBEC: - Email: livinglabs@ubec.protocol - Subject: "Living Lab Application - [Your Institution Name]"

In Your Initial Email, Include: - Institution name and type - Location (city, region, country) - Brief description of your site (2-3 sentences) - Total land area available - Number of students/participants annually - Current environmental education programs - Your primary contact information - Best time for initial conversation

What Happens Next: - UBEC responds within 5-7 business days - Initial conversation scheduled (30-45 minutes) - You'll receive detailed application forms - Timeline and process explained - Questions answered

Step 2: Complete Full Application

Application Components:

Part A: Institutional Profile - Official institution name and registration - Educational mission and values - History and background - Student demographics and numbers - Staff and educator capacity - Governance and decision-making structure

Part B: Site Details - Detailed site description - Land area and ecosystem inventory - Site photos (at least 10 from different angles) - Site map or diagram - Current and planned uses - Biodiversity assessment - Water and soil characteristics

Part C: Educational Program - Current environmental education description - Living lab integration plan - Sample lesson plans (2-3) - Student engagement strategy - Age-appropriate learning pathways - Assessment and evaluation plans - Teacher training and support plans

Part D: Technical Plan - Current technical infrastructure - Sensor placement proposal - WiFi and connectivity assessment - Data management approach - Technical support structure - Maintenance and troubleshooting plans

Part E: Community Integration - Public access and engagement plans - Local partnership possibilities - Contribution to food sovereignty - Knowledge sharing commitments - Network participation intentions

Part F: Budget and Sustainability - Startup costs (what you need grants for) - Ongoing operational costs - Sustainability plan - Institutional commitment documentation - Multi-year vision

Part G: References and Support - Letters of support from: - School leadership/board - Key educators - Technical partners (if any) - Community partners - Students or parents (optional)

Timeline for Application Completion: Allow 2-4 weeks to gather all materials and complete application thoroughly.

Step 3: Site Assessment

Virtual or In-Person Visit: UBEC team will assess your site through: - Video walkthrough (for remote assessment), or - In-person visit (if geographically feasible)

What We'll Evaluate: - Site suitability for sensor placement - Ecosystem diversity and potential - Educational infrastructure - Technical readiness - Community integration potential - Sustainability likelihood

Your Preparation: - Charge devices for video call - Have good lighting for site tour - Prepare key people to participate - Have questions ready - Be honest about challenges

After Assessment: - You'll receive feedback within 7-10 days - May request additional information - May suggest modifications to plan - Timeline for decision communicated

Step 4: Evaluation Committee Review

Who Reviews Your Application: - UBEC team members - Experienced living lab operators - Educational specialists (especially Waldorf/anthroposophical) - Environmental scientists - Technical/IoT experts - Community development practitioners

Evaluation Criteria: - Educational mission and commitment - Site suitability and potential - Technical capacity and readiness - Community benefit and integration - Long-term sustainability - Alignment with UBEC values - Contribution to citizen science

Timeline: - 30-45 days from complete application to decision

Phase 4: Evaluation and Decision

Possible Outcomes

Full Approval: - Meets all criteria - Equipment procurement begins immediately - Installation scheduled within 30 days - Training and setup commence

Conditional Approval: - Strong application, minor adjustments needed - Specific conditions must be met first: - WiFi installation completion - Additional educator training - Site preparation tasks - Partnership formalization - Token allocation pending condition fulfillment - Support provided to meet conditions

Deferred: - Promising but not quite ready - Guidance provided on what to develop: - Strengthen educational integration plan - Improve technical capacity - Enhance sustainability planning - Build community partnerships - Encouraged to reapply in 6-12 months - Ongoing support and resources provided

Declined: - Does not meet core criteria currently - Clear explanation provided - Suggestions for alternative approaches - Welcome to reapply if circumstances change significantly

If Approved: Next Steps

Step 1: Agreement Finalization (Days 1-7) - Review and sign formal agreement - Terms: equipment loan, data responsibilities, reporting - Token allocation amount confirmed - Implementation timeline established - Contact persons designated

Step 2: Equipment Procurement (Days 7-21) - SenseBox or equivalent ordered - Sensors selected based on your ecosystems - Shipping arranged - Installation materials prepared - Documentation package assembled

Step 3: Installation Coordination (Days 21-30) - Installation date scheduled - Technical support arranged (remote or on-site) - Educator training planned - Student engagement activities prepared - Community launch event planned (optional)

Step 4: System Setup (Days 30-45) - Sensor station installed and tested - WiFi connectivity verified - Data transmission confirmed - Stellar wallet created for institution - Blockchain connection established - First tokens received and verified

Step 5: Educational Launch (Days 45-60) - Educator training delivered - First student activities conducted - Observation protocols established - Data platform access provided - Curriculum materials distributed - Community launch event (if planned)

Step 6: Initial Monitoring (Days 60-90) - Daily system health checks - Weekly educator check-ins - First data quality assessments - Early troubleshooting - Student engagement feedback - Initial reporting

Phase 5: Your First 90 Days as a Living Lab

Month 1: Installation and Initial Operation

Week 1-2: Physical Setup - [ ] Sensor station installed and mounted securely - [ ] WiFi connectivity tested and optimized - [ ] All sensors calibrated and functioning - [ ] Data transmission verified (every 15 minutes) - [ ] System health monitoring established - [ ] Emergency contact list posted - [ ] Initial photos documented

Week 3-4: Educational Launch - [ ] Educator training completed - [ ] Student introduction to living lab - [ ] First phenomenological observations conducted - [ ] First data access and viewing - [ ] Initial lesson plans implemented - [ ] Student excitement and questions captured - [ ] First tokens received and celebrated!

Technical Targets: - System uptime: >90% (building toward 95%) - Data quality score: >85 (building toward 90) - Successful data transmissions: >95% - All sensors operational

Educational Targets: - All key educators trained - Students introduced to living lab - First 3-5 observation/data activities completed - Student understanding of sensors and observation - Excitement and engagement evident

Support Available: - Daily check-ins (week 1) - Weekly technical support calls - Educator support as needed - Troubleshooting priority response - Curriculum implementation guidance

Month 2: Building Routine and Integration

Establishing Patterns: - [ ] Regular observation schedule (e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays) - [ ] Weekly data review with students - [ ] Routine system health monitoring - [ ] Teacher collaboration on lesson planning - [ ] Student questions and curiosity encouraged - [ ] Community awareness building - [ ] First patterns noticed in data

Curriculum Deepening: - [ ] Integrate living lab into multiple subjects - [ ] Develop student-led inquiry questions - [ ] Compare phenomenological and sensor observations - [ ] Introduce blockchain concepts (age-appropriate) - [ ] Explore reciprocity and economics of data - [ ] Connect to local/global environmental issues

Technical Optimization: - [ ] Monitor and improve uptime - [ ] Address any sensor issues - [ ] Optimize data quality - [ ] Establish maintenance routines - [ ] Document technical learnings

Community Engagement: - [ ] Share initial findings with parents/community - [ ] Invite partners to see living lab - [ ] Post updates on school communications - [ ] Consider first community event

Support Available: - Bi-weekly check-in calls - Curriculum consultation - Technical support as needed - Peer living lab connections - Resource library access

Month 3: First Formal Assessment and Reflection

System Performance Review: - Uptime percentage: _ - Data quality scores: _ - Number of successful readings: _ - Technical issues encountered and resolved: _ - System reliability: _

Educational Integration Review: - Number of lessons/activities conducted: _ - Student engagement level (scale 1-10): _ - Educator confidence and capability: _ - Curriculum areas integrated: _ - Student learning outcomes: _ - Unexpected insights or discoveries: _

Community Impact Review: - Public awareness created: _ - Community events held: _ - Partnerships developing: _ - Data access and usage: _ - Contribution to bioregional knowledge: _

Quarterly Report Due: Prepare your first quarterly report including: - System performance metrics - Educational integration narrative - Student engagement stories and examples - Photos of students learning - Data visualizations or findings - Challenges encountered and solutions - Successes and celebrations - Plans for next quarter - Support needed

Reflection Questions: - What has worked better than expected? - What has been more challenging than anticipated? - How are students responding? - What are educators learning? - How is the living lab changing your institution? - What adjustments would improve the program? - What are you most excited about for the next phase?

Next Steps Discussion: - Plan for next 3-6 months - Additional training needs - Equipment expansion possibilities (more sensors?) - Deeper community engagement - Research questions emerging - Network participation opportunities

Ongoing: Long-Term Success as a Living Lab

Quarterly Rhythms

Every Quarter: - Submit comprehensive report - Review system performance - Assess educational integration - Evaluate student learning - Measure community impact - Celebrate successes - Identify needed support - Plan next quarter activities

Annual Milestones

Year 1: - Full system operation and reliability - Strong educational integration - Community awareness established - Data contributing to citizen science - Holonic score: Contributor (0.6-0.8)

Year 2: - Expanded curriculum integration - Student-led research projects - Community events and partnerships - Potential for additional sensors - Holonic score: Contributor-Integrator (0.6-0.8)

Year 3+: - Model and mentor for other institutions - Publications or presentations - Research collaborations - Network leadership - Holonic score: Integrator-Exemplar (0.7-1.0)

Evolution Pathways

Deepen Educational Integration: - More subjects incorporating living lab - Student thesis or capstone projects - Cross-grade collaboration - Alumni engagement - Teacher professional development offerings

Expand Physical Infrastructure: - Additional sensor stations - More ecosystem diversity - Food production integration - Community garden spaces - Outdoor classroom structures

Grow Community Engagement: - Regular public open houses - Citizen science participation opportunities - Workshop and training offerings - School-community partnerships - Bioregional network leadership

Contribute to Research: - Academic research partnerships - Publications in journals or proceedings - Conference presentations - Longitudinal data analysis - Curriculum development for broader use

Mentor Other Institutions: - Share your model and learnings - Host site visits from interested schools - Provide consultation to new living labs - Co-create educational resources - Network facilitation and leadership

Special Considerations for Living Labs

Bridging Technology and Nature

Living labs embody a unique philosophy: technology and nature are not opposites but complementary expressions of creative forces.

Phenomenological Observation: - Students first observe with their human senses - Direct experience of weather, plants, soil, insects - Developing attentiveness and presence - Goethean science principles (where appropriate) - Drawing, poetry, narrative description

Digital Sensing: - Sensors extend perception beyond human senses - Measure phenomena continuously over time - Detect patterns not visible to direct observation - Quantitative data complements qualitative experience - Introduces data literacy and scientific methodology

Integration: - "What do you notice?" (sensory observation) - "What do the sensors detect?" (digital data) - "How do they relate?" (synthesis) - "What patterns emerge?" (analysis) - "What questions arise?" (inquiry)

This creates "ecological-digital fluency" - comfort and competence with both natural and technological systems.

Age-Appropriate Progression

Early Childhood (Ages 3-7): - Focus: Direct sensory experience - Activities: Touching soil, observing weather, watching plants grow - Technology: Minimal to none; sensors in background - Learning: Wonder, observation, care for living things

Elementary (Ages 7-12): - Focus: Observation and simple measurement - Activities: Nature journaling, basic data collection - Technology: Looking at sensor data, simple graphs - Learning: Patterns, seasons, cause and effect

Middle School (Ages 12-14): - Focus: Scientific investigation and analysis - Activities: Formulating questions, analyzing data, comparing observations - Technology: Data visualization, understanding sensors - Learning: Scientific method, data literacy, systems thinking

High School (Ages 14-18): - Focus: Complex analysis and independent research - Activities: Student research projects, advanced data analysis, blockchain concepts - Technology: Full IoT and blockchain understanding, coding possibilities - Learning: Advanced science, economics, technology, ethics

Waldorf/Anthroposophical Integration

For Waldorf schools and anthroposophical institutions:

Rudolf Steiner's Insights: - Technology as "moralized matter" - Importance of developmental appropriateness - Value of Goethean observation methods - Integration rather than rejection of technology

Living Lab as Bridge: - Honors developmental stages - Maintains primacy of sensory experience - Introduces technology thoughtfully and contextually - Demonstrates technology in service of life - Creates "thinking like a plant" capacities

Curriculum Integration: - Main lesson blocks on weather, plants, environmental science - Practical arts (gardening, composting) - Sciences (biology, chemistry, environmental studies) - Economics and social studies (reciprocity, commons, value) - Mathematics (measurement, statistics, data analysis)

Token Economics for Living Labs

Understanding Your Token Flows

Setup Grant (UBEC tokens): - One-time allocation: 5,000 - 25,000 UBEC - Used for: Equipment, installation, training, initial materials - Held in your institution's Stellar wallet - Can be used for: Ongoing maintenance, educational materials, community events, improvements

Ongoing Data Contributions (UBECrc tokens): - Earned automatically: ~7.14 UBECrc per reading - Frequency: Every 15 minutes (96 readings/day per sensor) - Daily total: ~686 UBECrc per day per sensor - Monthly: ~20,580 UBECrc per month per sensor - Tokens automatically sent to your Stellar wallet

Token Usage Possibilities: - Equipment maintenance and upgrades - Internet and connectivity costs - Educational materials and supplies - Teacher professional development - Student field trips related to environmental studies - Community event hosting - Site improvements (plantings, infrastructure) - Exchange with other UBEC participants - Hold for future needs

Reciprocal Economy Model: Your living lab demonstrates reciprocity in action: - You provide: Environmental data, educational engagement, community benefit - You receive: Token recognition, equipment, technical support, educational resources - Ecosystem benefits: Distributed environmental monitoring, next-generation education, regenerative economics modeling

Financial Sustainability

Direct Costs Covered: - Equipment (via grant) - Technical support (via UBEC) - Educational resources (via UBEC)

Costs You Manage: - Staff time (teachers, technical support) - Internet connectivity - Ongoing maintenance materials - Site development and improvements

Token Income Potential: - ~20,000 UBECrc/month can offset operational costs - Tokens may be exchanged for goods/services in UBEC ecosystem - Future token value appreciation possible - Educational value is primary; tokens are recognition

Troubleshooting Common Challenges

Technical Issues

Problem: Sensors stop transmitting - Check WiFi connectivity - Verify power supply - Restart sensor station - Check for physical damage - Contact technical support

Problem: Data quality scores dropping - Clean sensors (dust, debris, insects) - Recalibrate sensors - Check for obstructions - Verify sensor positioning - Review data anomalies with support team

Problem: WiFi connectivity unreliable - Upgrade router or WiFi equipment - Reduce distance to sensor station - Add WiFi extender - Consider cellular backup - Contact technical support for alternatives

Educational Challenges

Problem: Teachers feel overwhelmed - Start smaller: One subject, one teacher - Use provided curriculum materials - Connect with peer living labs for ideas - Schedule educator support calls - Celebrate small wins

Problem: Students not engaged - Make observations more hands-on - Let students ask their own questions - Create student "research teams" - Connect to their lived experiences - Use data to answer real questions they care about

Problem: Curriculum integration unclear - Review provided lesson plans - Start with obvious connections (science, math) - Request curriculum consultation - Visit or connect with other living labs - Be patient - integration deepens over time

Operational Challenges

Problem: Insufficient staff time - Start with minimum viable integration - Build gradually as capacity grows - Engage parent or community volunteers (with proper training) - Consider student helpers (older students) - Request additional support from UBEC

Problem: Equipment damaged or stolen - Document and report immediately - File insurance claim if applicable - Contact UBEC for replacement process - Consider improved security measures - Review and update security protocols

Problem: Community interest low - Share compelling stories and photos - Invite community for special events - Highlight student learning and excitement - Use social media and newsletters - Partner with local environmental groups

Resources and Support

Technical Resources

Documentation: - SenseBox/equipment user manuals - Sensor calibration guides - WiFi setup tutorials - Troubleshooting flowcharts - Video tutorials

Support Channels: - Technical support email: techsupport@ubec.protocol - Emergency hotline for urgent issues - Online troubleshooting knowledge base - Scheduled technical office hours - Peer living lab technical sharing

Educational Resources

Curriculum Materials: - Lesson plan library (all age groups) - Student workbooks and handouts - Teacher guides with background information - Assessment rubrics and tools - Cross-curricular integration ideas

Professional Development: - Educator webinars (monthly) - Annual living lab educator conference - Online course modules - Peer learning circles - Mentorship from experienced living lab teachers

Philosophy and Background: - Ubuntu philosophy for educators - Regenerative economics primer - Technology-nature integration framework - Anthroposophical education resources (if applicable) - Citizen science best practices

Community and Network

Living Lab Network: - Directory of all living labs in UBEC - Monthly network calls - Regional gatherings - Collaborative research opportunities - Shared learning platform

Citizen Science Networks: - OpenSenseMap integration - Contribution to global databases - Research partnership possibilities - Data visualization and analysis tools - Scientific publication opportunities

Local Community: - Community engagement toolkit - Event planning guides - Partnership development resources - Storytelling and communication templates - Social media content ideas

Contact and Help

Your Questions Answered: - Living Lab FAQ: help.ubec.protocol/livinglabs - Email: livinglabs@ubec.protocol - Community forum: forums.ubec.protocol/livinglabs - Scheduled office hours: [times listed on website]

Emergency Technical Support: - Critical system failures: emergency@ubec.protocol - Response time: <4 hours - Available: 24/7 for critical issues

Closing Thoughts

"As we learn to think like a plant, we discover that technology and nature are not opposites but complementary expressions of the same creative forces that shape our world."

Your living lab embodies this principle. By creating spaces where students engage with both living systems and digital systems, you're preparing next generations for a future that integrates rather than separates these domains.

You're not just monitoring the environment—you're cultivating ecological-digital fluency, regenerative economics understanding, and Ubuntu consciousness in the next generation.

Welcome to the living lab network. Welcome to the future of education.

💻 TECHNICAL SETUP: Creating Your Stellar Wallet

For All Participants (Farmers, Communities, Activators)

Why You Need a Stellar Wallet

UBEC tokens live on the Stellar blockchain. To receive, hold, and use your tokens, you need a Stellar wallet—think of it as your digital account for UBEC participation.

What a Stellar Wallet Does: - Stores your UBEC tokens (all four types: Air, Water, Earth, Fire) - Enables you to send and receive tokens - Provides a unique address (starts with "G") that identifies you - Protects your tokens with cryptographic security

Important Security Concept: Your wallet has TWO keys: 1. Public Key (like your address): Starts with "G" - safe to share, others use this to send you tokens 2. Secret Key (like your password): Starts with "S" - NEVER share, keep this absolutely secure

Step-by-Step Wallet Creation

Step 1: Choose Your Wallet

For Beginners (Recommended): - Solar Wallet (https://solarwallet.io/) - User-friendly, good mobile app - Lobstr (https://lobstr.co/) - Popular, easy to use, mobile-first

For Advanced Users: - Albedo (https://albedo.link/) - Browser-based, more control - Freighter (https://freighter.app/) - Browser extension

For Communities/Activators (Multi-signature): - Stellar Laboratory (https://laboratory.stellar.org/) - For complex setups - May want consultation for multi-signature security

Step 2: Create Your Wallet

Using Solar Wallet (Example):

1. Download the app or visit the website
2. Click "Create New Wallet"
3. Write down your secret key (the 56-character code starting with "S")
4. Write it on paper (yes, actual paper!)
5. Store in a VERY safe place
6. Never take a screenshot or save digitally
7. This is like the key to your house—lose it, lose everything
8. Confirm you've saved it (many wallets make you prove this)
9. Set a PIN or password for daily access (optional but recommended)
10. Your public key appears (the address starting with "G") - this is safe to share

Special Considerations for Communities:

Multi-Signature Setup: - Require multiple community members to approve transactions - Prevents any single person controlling all tokens - More secure, more democratic - Requires technical setup (get help from UBEC)

Recommended Structure: - Require 2-of-3 or 3-of-5 signatures - Include diverse leadership representation - Document the process clearly - Train all keyholders

Step 3: Activate Your Wallet

New Stellar wallets need a small amount of XLM (Stellar's native currency) to activate—around 2 XLM (~$0.20-0.50 USD).

Options: 1. UBEC can activate it for you (easiest—ask during onboarding) 2. Purchase XLM on an exchange and send to your address 3. Ask another UBEC member to send you activation XLM

Step 4: Establish Trustlines

Before you can receive UBEC tokens, you need to "trust" them. This is a security feature of Stellar.

What's a Trustline? Think of it like saying "Yes, I'm willing to accept this type of token into my wallet." It prevents spam tokens from being sent to you without permission.

How to Set Up Trustlines:

In Solar Wallet (Example): 1. Go to "Assets" section 2. Click "Add Asset" or "Manage Assets" 3. Enter token details:

For UBEC (Air): - Asset Code: UBEC - Issuer: [UBEC issuer address - provided during onboarding]

For UBECrc (Water): - Asset Code: UBECrc - Issuer: [UBECrc issuer address - provided during onboarding]

For UBECgpi (Earth): - Asset Code: UBECgpi - Issuer: [UBECgpi issuer address - provided during onboarding]

For UBECtt (Fire): - Asset Code: UBECtt - Issuer: [UBECtt issuer address - provided during onboarding]

1. Confirm the trustline (costs a tiny amount of XLM)
2. Repeat for all four token types

You'll receive the exact issuer addresses during onboarding—these are critical to get right!

Step 5: Verify with UBEC

Once your wallet is created and trustlines established:

1. Log into your UBEC participant portal
2. Go to "Wallet Settings"
3. Enter your public key (the "G" address)
4. Verify via email confirmation or other method
5. UBEC checks that trustlines are set up correctly
6. Receive confirmation that you're ready to receive tokens

Security Check: UBEC will NEVER ask for your secret key. If anyone claims to be from UBEC and asks for it, it's a scam.

Using Your Wallet: Basics

Checking Your Balance

In Your Wallet App: - Look for the "Assets" or "Balances" section - You'll see how much of each token type you have - Updates in real-time as you send/receive

Sending Tokens

To Pay Another Participant: 1. Go to "Send" section 2. Enter recipient's public key (starts with "G") 3. Select token type (UBEC, UBECrc, UBECgpi, or UBECtt) 4. Enter amount 5. Add memo if desired (note about what this is for) 6. Confirm and send 7. Transaction completes in 3-5 seconds!

Tips: - Double-check the recipient address - Start with small test amounts - Use the memo field to note what payment is for - Transaction fees are tiny (fractions of a cent)

Receiving Tokens

Nothing to do! - If you've set up trustlines, others can send you tokens - They appear automatically in your wallet - You get notification (depending on wallet settings)

Security Best Practices

DO:

✅ Write down secret key on paper
✅ Store secret key in safe/secure location
✅ Make multiple copies, stored separately
✅ Use a PIN/password for daily wallet access
✅ Keep wallet software updated
✅ Verify addresses before sending
✅ Start with small test transactions

DON'T:

❌ Ever share your secret key with anyone
❌ Store secret key digitally (no screenshots, photos, cloud storage)
❌ Use the same secret key as your password
❌ Send large amounts without testing first
❌ Click suspicious links about "urgent wallet issues"
❌ Give wallet access to untrusted apps

For Communities with Multi-Signature:

✅ Document signing process clearly
✅ Train all keyholders
✅ Practice with test transactions
✅ Have backup signers identified
✅ Review large transactions collectively
✅ Keep keyholder contact info updated

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"I can't receive tokens" - Check that trustlines are established correctly - Verify you gave UBEC the right public key - Make sure your wallet is activated (has minimum XLM) - Contact support with your public key (never secret key!)

"I lost my secret key" - Unfortunately, crypto wallets cannot be recovered without the secret key - This is why multiple secure backups are critical - If you have even one backup, you can access your wallet - Lesson learned: create new wallet and secure it properly

"Transaction failed" - Check that you have enough tokens to send - Verify recipient address is correct - Ensure you have minimum XLM for transaction fees - Try again—network might have been temporarily busy

"I accidentally sent to wrong address" - Blockchain transactions cannot be reversed - Contact the recipient if you know who they are - Otherwise, tokens are lost - Prevention: always verify addresses, start with test amounts

Mobile vs Desktop vs Hardware Wallets

Mobile Wallets (Solar, Lobstr): - Pros: Convenient, easy to use, good for daily transactions - Cons: Phone could be lost/stolen - Best for: Most participants, moderate amounts

Desktop/Browser (Albedo, Freighter): - Pros: More control, good for larger amounts - Cons: Less convenient for on-the-go - Best for: Tech-comfortable users, community treasurers

Hardware Wallets (Ledger, etc.): - Pros: Maximum security, secret key never on internet-connected device - Cons: Cost ($50-200), learning curve - Best for: Large token holders, community reserves

Recommendation: - Farmers: Mobile wallet (Solar or Lobstr) - Communities: Desktop wallet with multi-sig - Activators: Mobile for regular use, hardware for savings

Getting Help

Technical Support: - UBEC participant support email: [to be provided] - Office hours for tech questions: [schedule to be provided] - Video tutorials: [link to be provided] - Step-by-step guides: [link to be provided]

Wallet-Specific Support: - Each wallet provider has their own support - Solar Wallet: support@solarwallet.io - Lobstr: support@lobstr.co - Check wallet website for contact info

Peer Support: - Ask other UBEC participants in your region - Online forum: [link to be provided] - New user buddy system

Never: - Give anyone your secret key for "help" - Send tokens to anyone claiming they can "fix" something - Click links in unsolicited messages about your wallet

🌟 UNDERSTANDING YOUR HOLONIC JOURNEY

What is Holonic Evaluation?

The UBEC system views every participant as a "holon"—simultaneously an individual whole AND part of a larger whole. Just like you are a complete person AND also part of your family, your community, your bioregion, and the global ecosystem.

Holonic evaluation measures HOW you participate, not just WHAT you have.

Traditional systems only measure money. UBEC measures: - Your relationships - Your reciprocity - Your regenerative impact - Your diversity of contribution - Your interdependence with others

The Five Ubuntu Principles

You're evaluated on five interconnected principles:

1. Diversity (20% of Score)

What it measures: Are you bringing unique value to the network? Do you contribute something distinctive?

How to strengthen this: - Share your unique skills, knowledge, or perspective - Try new approaches or innovations - Contribute to different parts of the ecosystem - Bring your authentic self - Don't just copy what others do

Examples: - Farmer introduces unusual heritage crop variety - Community develops distinctive governance model - Activator creates culturally-specific training approach

2. Reciprocity (25% of Score)

What it measures: Are you engaged in balanced GIVING and RECEIVING? Do you participate in mutual exchanges?

How to strengthen this: - Don't just receive tokens—also spend/trade them - Balance buying and selling - Support others as you've been supported - Participate in exchanges, not just accumulation - Give as well as receive

Examples: - Farmer buys from other UBEC participants, not just selling - Community both receives help and offers it to others - Activator learns from participants while teaching

3. Mutualism (25% of Score)

What it measures: Are you forming relationships where EVERYONE benefits? Do your interactions create mutual gain?

How to strengthen this: - Build long-term relationships, not just one-time transactions - Create win-win situations - Think about how others benefit from interactions with you - Foster partnerships and collaboration - Move beyond extraction to mutual nourishment

Examples: - Farmer and community develop stable supply relationship - Communities share resources and learning - Activator and participants grow together

4. Regeneration (20% of Score)

What it measures: Are you creating sustainable positive impact? Do your actions make the system healthier over time?

How to strengthen this: - Implement practices that heal ecosystems - Build soil health, biodiversity, water conservation - Create lasting positive change - Think long-term, not just immediate - Leave things better than you found them

Examples: - Farmer's soil tests show improving health - Community reduces waste and closes loops - Activator helps systems become more resilient

5. Interdependence (10% of Score)

What it measures: Are you strengthening network connections? Do you recognize and support the web of relationships?

How to strengthen this: - Make connections between people - Participate in network activities - Share knowledge and resources - Collaborate across boundaries - See yourself as part of the whole

Examples: - Farmer mentors other farmers - Community connects with other communities - Activator weaves regional networks

The Five Holonic Categories

Based on your scores across the five principles, you're placed in a category:

🟣 Exemplar (Score: 0.9-1.0)

Leading by example, demonstrating excellence across all principles

What this looks like: - You consistently embody all five principles - Others look to you as a model - Your impact is clear and significant - You're actively mentoring others - You shape the ecosystem - You're in leadership roles

Path here: - Usually years of excellent participation - Deep integration of Ubuntu principles - Proven transformative impact - Strong relationships across the network

🟢 Integrator (Score: 0.8-0.9)

Skillfully balancing all dimensions of healthy participation

What this looks like: - Strong across all five principles - Building significant impact - Reliable and engaged - Good at weaving connections - Growing influence - Potential for leadership

Path here: - 1-3 years of solid participation - Consistent growth across dimensions - Deepening relationships and impact - Taking on more responsibility

🔵 Contributor (Score: 0.6-0.8)

Making regular valuable contributions to the community

What this looks like: - Actively engaged and participating - Clear contributions visible - Building good relationships - Some dimensions stronger than others - Reliable presence in ecosystem - Growing capacity

Path here: - 6 months to 2 years participation - Moving beyond just receiving - Establishing patterns of giving - Building network presence

🟠 Participant (Score: 0.4-0.6)

Actively engaged and participating in the ecosystem

What this looks like: - Present and participating - Still learning the systems - Building initial relationships - Some reciprocity emerging - Beginning to contribute beyond self - Finding your place

Path here: - First 3-12 months typically - Learning phase - Building connections - Establishing transaction patterns

⚪ Observer (Score: 0.2-0.4)

Beginning the journey in the system

What this looks like: - Very new to ecosystem - Minimal transaction history - Few relationships established - Learning about how it all works - Present but not yet fully participating - Potential is there

Path here: - Brand new participants - Or those who've been inactive - Starting point for growth

How Scores are Calculated

Daily Evaluation: Every day, the system looks at: - Your transaction history (who you exchange with, how much, how balanced) - Your balance patterns (are you accumulating or circulating?) - The diversity of your relationships (breadth of connections) - Your reciprocity balance (giving to receiving ratio) - Evidence of regenerative impact (from reports, observations) - Your network connections (how integrated you are)

Not Human Judgment: - This isn't people subjectively rating you - It's algorithmic based on objective data - Same criteria applied to everyone - Transparent and auditable

BUT: - Your qualitative reports matter (they provide regeneration evidence) - Community feedback influences scores - Verification of transformative actions counts - Relationship quality matters, not just quantity

Typical Holonic Journeys

Farmer Journey

Months 1-3: Participant (0.4-0.6) - Receiving initial allocation - Making first purchases - Building initial relationships - Learning the system

Months 4-12: Participant → Contributor (0.5-0.7) - Reciprocity increasing (selling produce, trading) - Network connections growing - Evidence of regenerative practice emerging - More balanced exchanges

Years 2-3: Contributor → Integrator (0.7-0.85) - Strong reciprocal relationships established - Clear regenerative impact visible - Mentoring newer farmers begins - All dimensions strengthening

Years 4+: Integrator → Exemplar (0.85-0.95) - Regional model - Teaching and leading - Transformative impact clear - May transition to activator role

Community Journey

Months 1-6: Contributor (0.6-0.7) - Communities start higher due to existing capacity - Implementing project - Building UBEC network presence - Establishing patterns

Months 7-18: Contributor → Integrator (0.7-0.85) - Project maturing - Strong network participation - Clear community benefit - Knowledge sharing active

Years 2-4: Integrator (0.8-0.9) - Model for other communities - Regional influence - Strong on all dimensions - Mentoring emerging

Years 5+: Integrator → Exemplar (0.85-0.95) - Leading in food sovereignty - Shaping UBEC systems - Training others - Systemic impact

Activator Journey

Months 1-6: Integrator (0.8-0.85) - Activators start high due to expertise - Building presence and relationships - Delivering on scope of work - Network catalyzing beginning

Months 7-18: Integrator (0.85-0.9) - Strong facilitation impact visible - Network contribution clear - Exceptional reciprocity (giving much) - Regional influence growing

Years 2-3: Integrator → Exemplar (0.9-0.95) - System leadership emerging - Training other activators - Shaping UBEC direction - Transformative impact region-wide

Years 4+: Exemplar (0.95-1.0) - Network elder status - Governance leadership - Movement building - Living embodiment of Ubuntu

What Influences Your Score

Helps Your Score: ✅ Balanced transactions (buying AND selling)
✅ Diverse relationships (trading with many people)
✅ Consistent activity (regular participation)
✅ Token circulation (not just hoarding)
✅ Positive reports showing impact
✅ Community feedback and verification
✅ Network participation (events, forums, collaboration)
✅ Knowledge sharing
✅ Mentoring or supporting others
✅ Evidence of regenerative impact

Hurts Your Score: ❌ Only receiving, never giving
❌ Accumulating without circulating
❌ One-sided relationships
❌ Minimal network participation
❌ Poor reporting or transparency
❌ No evidence of impact
❌ Isolated behavior
❌ Extractive patterns

Doesn't Affect Score: - How much money you have outside UBEC - Your race, gender, age, etc. (system is blind to this) - Whether you're "popular" socially - Having lots of tokens (circulation matters more than quantity)

Using Your Score

Self-Reflection: - Check your score monthly in your dashboard - See which dimensions are strong, which need growth - Get personalized recommendations - Track your progress over time - Celebrate improvements!

Not for Competition: - This isn't a ranking or contest - It's feedback for your growth - High scores aren't "better people" - Everyone starts somewhere - We all support each other's growth

Practical Implications: - Higher scores may unlock: - Additional token allocations - Leadership opportunities - Mentorship roles - Governance participation - Recognition and celebration - But mostly, it's about aligning with Ubuntu principles

Privacy: - Your individual score is private (you can share if you want) - Category distribution is public (how many Exemplars, Integrators, etc.) - Network-wide aggregate statistics are shared - Used for system improvement, not judgment

Growing Your Holonic Score

Quick Wins: 1. Increase Reciprocity: - If you've only been receiving, start spending or trading - Buy from other UBEC participants - Offer your services for tokens

1. Expand Network:
2. Attend a gathering or event
3. Join the online forum

4. Reach out to another participant

5. Document Impact:

6. Submit a good report with photos
7. Share your regenerative practice evidence
8. Tell your story

Medium-Term Growth: 1. Build Relationships: - Find regular exchange partners - Develop mutually beneficial arrangements - Check in with others beyond transactions

1. Diversify Participation:
2. Try different types of transactions
3. Engage different parts of the ecosystem

4. Share different skills or knowledge

5. Focus on Weak Dimensions:

6. Check which principle scores lowest
7. Get recommendations for that area
8. Make intentional improvements

Long-Term Evolution: 1. Embody Ubuntu: - Really live "I am because we are" - Make it your practice, not just concept - Let it shape your decisions

1. Think Regeneratively:
2. In everything, ask "Does this heal or harm?"
3. Build long-term resilience

4. Leave things better

5. Serve the Whole:

6. Look for how you can contribute
7. Support others' success
8. Help the system thrive

💚 SUPPORT AND RESOURCES

Where to Get Help

During Application Process

Application Support: - Email: applications@ubec.org [example] - Office hours: Tuesdays 1-3pm ET [example schedule] - Application clinics: First Wednesday each month - Peer support: Connect with current participants who can advise

Common Questions Answered: - How to document regenerative practices - Budget development guidance - Understanding evaluation criteria - Tips for strong applications

After Approval

Your Personal Liaison: - Each approved participant assigned a liaison - Monthly check-in calls available - Responsive email support - Crisis support when needed

Technical Support: - Wallet setup assistance - Platform navigation help - Reporting system guidance - Troubleshooting technical issues

Financial/Administrative: - Token usage questions - Budget tracking support - Reporting requirements clarification - Agreement interpretation

Peer Networks

Farmer Network

Online Forum: - Private space for UBEC farmers - Ask questions, share challenges - Celebrate successes together - Topic-specific groups (vegetables, orchards, livestock, etc.)

Regional Gatherings: - Quarterly in-person meetups (where possible) - Farm tours and hands-on learning - Potlucks and social connection - Problem-solving sessions

Mentorship Program: - Match with experienced UBEC farmer - Regular check-ins - Learn from their journey - Build lasting relationship

Community Network

Community-to-Community Learning: - Peer exchange visits - Online community calls - Shared resource library - Collaborative projects

Governance Support Group: - For communities navigating collective decision-making - Share governance tools and approaches - Work through conflicts together - Strengthen democratic practice

Project Collaboration: - Partner with other communities on larger initiatives - Share resources and equipment - Joint purchasing power - Regional food system building

Activator Network

Monthly Activator Calls: - Share challenges and successes - Collective problem-solving - Professional development - Build solidarity and support

Regional Activator Pods: - Local groups of activators - In-person meetings when possible - Coordinate regional strategy - Cover for each other when needed

Mentorship Circles: - Experienced activators mentor newer ones - Peer learning and support - Skill-sharing - Collective wisdom

Learning Resources

Knowledge Library

Regenerative Agriculture: - Soil health guides - Water conservation techniques - Biodiversity enhancement - Integrated pest management - Agroforestry and polyculture - Climate adaptation strategies

Food Sovereignty: - Local food system development - Community organizing strategies - Policy advocacy resources - Historical and cultural context - Movement building tools

Ubuntu and Commons: - Ubuntu philosophy deep dives - Commons management principles - Bioregional thinking resources - Indigenous knowledge perspectives - Cooperative economics

UBEC Systems: - Four element framework detailed - Holonic evaluation explained - Stellar blockchain basics - Token economics guidance

Training and Workshops

For All Participants: - UBEC orientation (required) - Stellar wallet workshop - Reporting best practices - Ubuntu principles deep dive

For Farmers: - Regenerative agriculture techniques - Farm business planning - Marketing and distribution - Seed saving and breeding

For Communities: - Collective governance - Facilitation skills - Conflict resolution - Financial management - Project evaluation

For Activators: - Facilitation mastery - Cultural competency - Curriculum development - Network weaving - Systems thinking

Crisis and Challenge Support

When Things Go Wrong

Agricultural Challenges: - Crop failure support - Weather disaster response - Pest outbreak assistance - Equipment breakdown help - Quick response network mobilization

Community Conflicts: - Mediation services available - Conflict resolution facilitation - Governance breakdown support - Member dispute assistance

Financial Issues: - Budget crisis consultation - Plan modification support - Emergency token allocation (in extreme cases) - Financial management coaching

Personal Challenges: - Illness or family emergency accommodation - Mental health support resources - Burnout prevention and recovery - Connection to appropriate services

How to Ask for Help

1. Contact your liaison first
2. They know your situation
3. Can mobilize resources quickly

4. Will advocate for you

5. Use the help desk

6. For less urgent questions
7. Get connected to right resource

8. Track your request

9. Reach out to peer network

10. Often fellow participants have faced similar
11. Practical solidarity and support

12. Emotional support and encouragement

13. Crisis hotline (for emergencies)

14. [Contact info to be provided]
15. Rapid response team
16. Mobilize immediate support

Additional Resources

External Partners

Regenerative Agriculture Organizations: - [Links to partner organizations] - Technical assistance resources - Training opportunities - Community of practice

Food Sovereignty Movement: - [Links to allied organizations] - Policy advocacy support - Movement building resources - Coalition connections

Indigenous Knowledge Keepers: - [Respectful connections to Indigenous food initiatives] - Traditional ecological knowledge - Cultural restoration support

Funding and Resources

Beyond UBEC Tokens: - Grant opportunities list - Other funding sources - In-kind resource networks - Equipment sharing platforms

Technical Assistance: - Pro-bono consultants - University extension services - Non-profit partner support - Skills volunteering network

Recognition and Celebration

Ways We Celebrate You

Success Stories: - Featured on UBEC website and communications - Shared with broader network - Used to inspire others - Your voice amplified

Annual Gatherings: - Celebrate the year's achievements - Awards and recognition - Storytelling and inspiration - Build community and connection

Achievement Milestones: - Holonic category advancement celebrated - Project completion recognition - Impact milestone celebrations - Peer-nominated awards

How You Can Recognize Others

Peer Appreciation: - Nominate fellow participants for recognition - Share gratitude in forums - Write testimonials for others - Amplify others' successes

Mentor and Support: - Your success helps others believe it's possible - Share your story generously - Support newer participants - Pay it forward

Staying Connected

Communication Channels

Newsletter: - Monthly UBEC updates - Success stories and learning - Upcoming events and opportunities - Policy and system changes

Online Forum: - Daily conversations - Questions answered - Resources shared - Community building

Social Media: - [Platform information] - Share your story (with permission) - Connect broader network - Movement building

Annual Gathering: - In-person or virtual - Celebrate and strategize together - Deepen relationships - Shape UBEC future

Governance Participation

How You Can Shape UBEC: - Participate in governance meetings - Join working groups - Provide feedback on policies - Vote on key decisions - Serve on committees - Share your perspective

Your Voice Matters: - As participants, you are UBEC - System designed to serve you - Your experience informs improvements - Collective wisdom guides evolution

Final Encouragement

You're Not Alone

You're joining a network of farmers, communities, and activators committed to: - Regenerating the earth - Building food sovereignty - Living Ubuntu principles - Creating a more just and sustainable world

This isn't just about tokens or transactions. It's about: - Relationships that nourish - Practices that heal - Communities that thrive - A future where we all flourish together

Welcome to UBEC

Ubuntu: "I am because we are."

Your success is our success.
Your challenges are our challenges.
Your growth is our growth.

We're in this together. 🌱🌍💚

Contact Information

General Inquiries: Email: info@ubec.org [example] Website: https://ubec.org [example]

Application Support: Email: applications@ubec.org [example] Office Hours: [Schedule to be provided]

Technical Support: Email: support@ubec.org [example] Help Desk: [Link to be provided]

Emergency/Crisis: Hotline: [Number to be provided] Email: urgent@ubec.org [example]

Attribution

This project uses the services of Claude and Anthropic PBC to inform our decisions and recommendations. This project was made possible with the assistance of Claude and Anthropic PBC.

Document Version: 1.0
Date: November 2, 2025
Next Update: Post-launch based on participant feedback

May your journey with UBEC be one of growth, connection, and transformation. Welcome! 🌟