Stellar Community Fund

By Rahat

Stellar Integration for Rahat’s Open-Source Financial Access Platform

SCF #30

$150.0K

Build

Awarded

Integrate Rahat, a financial access platform on Stellar to help humanitarian agencies empower vulnerable communities with efficient, transparent, and low-cost aid delivery with automated weather triggers event before the onset of a climate disaster.

Products & Services

With the SCF Build Award, Rahat will utilize the Stellar network to enhance aid distribution for vulnerable communities. By integrating existing Rahat modules in Stellar, we will enable secure and swift USDC/XLM disbursements using stellar disbursement platform APIs. Rahat will allow beneficiaries to use simple feature phones or QR cards to receive aid while vendors process transactions through an app for streamlined aid delivery and utilize the existing Stellar's ecosystem. Local vendors will use Rahat's vendor app to facilitate USDC/XLM redemptions for beneficiaries, making digital transactions more accessible.

We plan to integrate weather forecast (eg, https://global-flood.emergency.copernicus.eu/) APIs with Soroban smart contracts to automate aid disbursements in response to disaster conditions, providing timely support. Multisignature approvals via Soroban smart contracts will ensure that aid is distributed only after verification from multiple parties making disbursement secure and accountable.

A beneficiary management tool will help in validating and targeting the aid recipients and onboard them to the rahat distribution platform. This project will enhance Rahat’s open-source ecosystem and complement the Stellar Disbursement Platform.

By contributing to the Stellar ecosystem, we aim to leverage community support to grow and scale Rahat. For more project details: https://bit.ly/3B7QZjM

Current Rahat Platform Demo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZhEGAKWbaE

Soroban

Yes

Requested Budget

$150.0K

Success Criteria

**Short Term Success:**We will successfully integrate Rahat into the Stellar ecosystem, completing a Proof of Concept (POC) for our cash distribution system with smart contracts and an early warning system. This includes fully implementing a beneficiary management tool and a communication system for real-time notifications. Additionally, we will develop a vendor app for unbanked beneficiaries and deploy the platform on Stellar’s Mainnet. We will also register with the Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) and ensure readiness for open-source contributions.

**Long Term Impact:**Following the POC, we will expand Rahat’s Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) and anticipatory action on Stellar, starting with crypto-friendly regions (Indonesia) to support more communities and enhance climate resilience. Our goal is to distribute $1M worth of aid to 25,000 vulnerable communities by 2025, aligning with the SDG goal 1 - No Poverty. (https://bit.ly/3XuNKKF) We aim to increase open-source collaboration by engaging with the developer community and promoting Rahat as a blockchain-based humanitarian model.

Go-To-Market Plan

Following the completion of the POC, our next step is to pilot the Rahat Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) program on Stellar. We've partnered with the GSR Foundation to extend the project into Indonesia and will collaborate with humanitarian agency to localize and implement the potential pilot.

Traction Evidence

Our platform has been deployed to support over 20,000 beneficiaries. Our impact for 2023 is available here - https://rahat.io/reports We are supported by prominent organizations, including UNICEF, GSMA, and the Ethereum Foundation.

Rahat is recognized as a Digital Public Good (https://app.digitalpublicgoods.net/a/11721) and is an open-source project with 100 contributors (https://cauldron.io/project/8539).

We have successfully completed cash transfer project with UNICEF Nepal and currently working with Danish Red Cross in Anticipatory Action. We have working/worked with various agencies - Tayaba, Essilor Luxottica Foundation and local government to manage and distribute funds and commodities efficiently.

More Information - https://rahat.io/media-mention - https://rahat.io/blogs

Tranche 1 (Deliverable Roadmap) - MVP

Deliverable 1: Requirement Analysis and Project Planning

Brief description: Define the project scope, goals, and functional requirements. Establish a detailed project plan outlining timelines, key milestones, user stories, scrum board ready and resource allocation.
How to measure completion: Completion of a comprehensive project requirement document and project plan, signed off by the project manager and stakeholders.
Estimated date of completion: Week 2
Budget: 84,938.07 XLM (USD 8,160) Deliverable 2: UI/UX Design
Brief description: Design the user interface and user experience for the Rahat platform, focusing on accessibility for unbanked populations. This includes wireframes, prototypes, and final UI assets.
How to measure completion: Completion of wireframes, high-fidelity designs, and UI/UX prototypes, followed by stakeholder approval.
Estimated date of completion: Week 3
Budget: 14,156.34 XLM (USD 1,360) Deliverable 3: Frontend Development
Brief description: Develop the frontend of the platform using Next.js, integrating the UI/UX design and creating the beneficiary and vendor portals.
How to measure completion: Completion of the frontend application with full functionality, including navigation, form submission, and interactions.
Estimated date of completion: Week 5
Budget: 39,658.58 XLM (USD 3,810) Deliverable 4: Smart Contract Development and Stellar Integration
Brief description: Develop Soroban smart contracts to manage USDC disbursement, multisignature triggers, and approvals. Integrate with Stellar via the Stellar SDK and Horizon API for blockchain interaction.
How to measure completion: Successful deployment of Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar Testnet, with test transactions and multisig functionality validated.
Estimated date of completion: Week 10
Budget: 159,883.42 XLM (USD 15,360) Deliverable 5: Early Warning System Integration
Brief description: Integrate weather forecast APIs, such as Glofas, to trigger early warnings for disaster events, which will automatically activate the multisig approval process for aid disbursement.
How to measure completion: Integration with weather API, tested trigger mechanisms, and simulation of disaster conditions to validate functionality.
Estimated date of completion: Week 12
Budget: 83,688.98 XLM (USD 8,040) Deliverable 6: Beneficiary Management Tool Setup
Brief description: Implement the Beneficiary Management Tool for importing, validating, and managing beneficiary data from sources like Excel or Kobo Toolbox.
How to measure completion: Fully functional tool that allows data import, validation checks, and storage of beneficiary details, with test cases completed.
Estimated date of completion: Week 13
Budget: 83,688.98 XLM (USD 8,040) Deliverable 7: Communication Tool Setup (SMS, WhatsApp)
Brief description: Set up the Rumsan Communication Tool to send real-time notifications via SMS, WhatsApp, and email to beneficiaries regarding aid disbursement and updates.
How to measure completion: Functional notification system integrated with SMS and WhatsApp APIs, tested by sending notifications to test users.
Estimated date of completion:Week 14
Budget: 83,688.98 XLM (USD 8,040) Deliverable 8: Multisig Trigger
Brief description: Implement the multisignature approval process within Soroban smart contracts, requiring multiple approvals before aid disbursement.
How to measure completion: Fully functional multisignature trigger tested with both automated (weather API) and manual (Rahat Admin) approval.
Estimated date of completion: Week 15
Budget: 83,688.98 XLM (USD 8,040) Deliverable 9: Vendor App Integration
Brief description: Develop and integrate the Rahat Vendor App, allowing vendors to verify beneficiary USDC balances and facilitate token exchanges for goods or cash.
How to measure completion: Completion of vendor app with full functionality for balance checking and transactions, tested in both live and test environments.
Estimated date of completion:Week 16
Budget: 91,183.51 XLM (USD 8,760) Deliverable 10: End-to-End System Integration
Brief description: Integrate all components of the system (frontend, backend, smart contracts, APIs) to ensure a seamless workflow, from beneficiary onboarding to aid disbursement and vendor exchange.
How to measure completion: Completion of end-to-end testing, with all system components interacting as expected and no critical issues.
Estimated date of completion: Week 19
Budget: 198,188.82 XLM (USD 19.040) Deliverable 11: Unit Testing
Brief description: Perform unit testing across all components to ensure each module functions as expected, including frontend components, smart contracts, and API integrations.
How to measure completion: Successful completion of unit tests for all major components, with test reports generated and no major issues.
Estimated date of completion: Week 20
Budget: 53,710.84 XLM (USD 5,160)

Tranche 2 (Deliverable Roadmap) - Testnet

Deliverable 1: Testnet Deployment of Smart Contracts

Brief description: Deploy Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar Testnet, which will manage USDC disbursement, multisignature triggers, and approvals. The deployment will serve as a test environment for validating the functionality and scalability of the smart contracts.
How to measure completion: Successful deployment of smart contracts on the Stellar Testnet, with all intended functionalities (USDC disbursement, multisignature approvals) tested and validated via sample transactions.
Estimated date of completion: Week 21
Budget: 200,062.45 XLM (USD 19.220) Deliverable 2: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Brief description: QA engineers will conduct UAT to ensure the system meets the business requirements and functions as expected. UAT will focus on validating key workflows such as USDC disbursement, multisig approvals, and vendor redemption processes, ensuring that the system is ready for end-user interaction.
How to measure completion: Completion of UAT with a report documenting test cases, expected outcomes, and actual results. All critical functionality should pass without major issues.
Estimated date of completion: Week 22
Budget: 64,827.73 XLM (USD 6,228) Deliverable 3: Bug Fixing and Feedback Implementation
Brief description: Address issues, bugs, or gaps identified during the pilot testing phase. This includes improving the user experience, fixing smart contract issues, and addressing any technical errors. Also, implement feedback provided by stakeholders to enhance the overall platform functionality.
How to measure completion: All critical and high-priority bugs are resolved, and feedback from pilot testing is implemented. Verification through retesting in a staging environment before the final deployment.
Estimated date of completion: Week 23
Budget: 56,833.56 XLM (USD 5,460) Deliverable 4: Documentation
Brief description: Prepare comprehensive documentation for the system. This includes:
- SRS (Software Requirements Specification): Detailing the functional and non-functional requirements of the Rahat system.
- User Manual: A guide for end-users (beneficiaries, vendors, and admins) explaining how to use the system and its features.
- Developer Guide: Technical documentation that guides developers in maintaining and enhancing the system, including API references, architecture details, and how to integrate with Stellar.
How to measure completion: Completion of the SRS, User Manual, and Developer Guide, with each document reviewed and approved by the project manager and key stakeholders. Documentation should be made available on a platform like GitHub or the project’s official documentation site.
Estimated date of completion: Week 23
Budget: 59,956.28 XLM (USD 5,760)

Tranche 3 (Deliverable Roadmap) - Mainnet

Deliverable 1: Mainnet Deployment

Brief description: Deploy the Soroban smart contracts and platform on the Stellar Mainnet, allowing for real-world transactions involving USDC disbursement to beneficiaries. Ensure the platform is stable, secure, and fully functional for live operations.
How to measure completion: Successful deployment of all components (smart contracts, backend, frontend) on Stellar Mainnet with real transactions processed, verified, and recorded on the blockchain. All integrations with Stellar (via Horizon API) should be operational.
Estimated date of completion: Week 25
Budget: 57,166.65 XLM (USD 5,492) Deliverable 2: Post Production Test
Brief description: Conduct a thorough Post Production Test to validate that the deployed system on the Mainnet is stable and operates as expected in a live environment. This includes running functional tests, performance tests, and security audits to ensure there are no critical issues post-deployment.
How to measure completion: Completion of test cases for all key functionalities (USDC disbursement, multisig approvals, vendor transactions), including load testing and security auditing. A post-production test report documenting the results, any issues found, and their resolutions.
Estimated date of completion: Week 26
Budget: 42,552.31 XLM (USD 4,088) Deliverable 3: Documentation, Open Source, and Publication
Brief description: Finalize comprehensive project documentation and make the Soroban smart contracts and other relevant code open-source. This includes publishing the SRS, User Manual, Developer Guide, and any relevant code repositories on platforms such as GitHub for public access.
How to measure completion: Successful publication of all relevant documentation on GitHub (repo cleanups) and the project's official website, along with an open-sourced code (L-GPL 3.0 or MIT). Additionally, at least one blog post or article published to highlight the project.
Estimated date of completion: Week 24
Budget: 103,091.50 XLM (USD 9,904)

Team

Our women-led executive team brings over 70 years of combined experience in blockchain development, finance, technology, and social impact. We excel in blockchain solutions, open source, digital public goods, smart contract development, project management, and humanitarian innovation. We believe in the philosophy of doing well by doing good. Here's the profile of executive team members - https://bit.ly/4gvKoQu We currently have 40 members in Rahat.

We have successfully managed and delivered Web3.0 projects with a total fund value of $500K and were recognized as a 2023 MIT Solver team. We also mentor and train in Web3.0 through our eSatya community, funded by the Ethereum Foundation.

Our portfolio also includes supporting impactful blockchain projects with Citopia (MOBI), UNICEF’s Giga NFT project, and Plastic Bank. Over the past five years, we've focused on Rahat, partnering with local and international organizations to support vulnerable communities.

Ruchin Singh

Project Stats

Team Size

Other Submissions

No other submissions.

Supporting developers, startups, and full-fledged companies building on Stellar and Soroban

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Events Handbook FAQs

Policies

Official Rules Brand Policy Privacy Policy

Stay Connected

Discord Telegram Medium