Marie-Odile Zanders

Making affordable & climate-smart housing happen in difficult places | head of partnerships & development @empowa_io

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

Having faced the extremely broken housing finance system in Mozambique as a housing developer, @Empowa was the stepping stone into a new financial world. I got so into it that I even joined the team to help build a financial system that works for the many, not just the few...

[Empowa @empowa_io]

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺? 🤝

Onyx Africa 🎤 asked Glen Jordan how Empowa united blockchain experts, housing developers, and African market knowledge to launch a new model 🚀

Full Q&A 👉 https://t.co/cQi5z2JeMP

[Empowa @empowa_io]

���� Did you know?
Over 80% of people in sub-Saharan Africa work in the informal economy — and can’t access traditional home loans. 🏦🚫

That’s why #Empowa exists. 💪🏽🌍

Because no one else is doing what we do.
We’re bringing innovation into one of the oldest markets on earth 🏘️ and combining it with #BlockchainInnovation 🔗🧱

Yes, it’s a mammoth task. 🐘
Yes, it can feel like slow progress. 🐢
But step by step, we’re building real change. 🛠️🔥
#RWA #Web3Impact

[Empowa @empowa_io]

A live tour of an Empowa housing site in Nairobi https://t.co/7eN2QEDiwD

[Empowa @empowa_io]

��� LIVE from Nairobi! 🚨

Join us for a special livestream from one of our housing sites in Nairobi, showcasing the impact of blockchain-driven affordable housing. 🏠🌍

📅 Today
⏰ 11:15 GMT

See firsthand how real-world housing solutions are being built with Web3 innovation. Don’t miss it! 👇

🔗 We'll be streaming live on X

[Crypto Altruists @Crypto_Altruism]

In 2024, we had the privilege of interviewing 80 incredible Web3 leaders in 61 podcast eps 💚

Here are the top 5 most popular episodes of 2024! 🏆

🌱1. Ep 171 - Piloting Change: Exploring Web3 Innovations for Real-World Impact, ft. @IrthuSuresh @Abeers123 @greg_dale @mozanders & Njeri of @MCSocialVenture @empowa_io & @Atlantis_p2p

🌽2. Ep 147 - Empowering Smallholder Farmers with AI & Blockchain-Based AgTech, ft. @dimitrajon of @dimitratech

🌐3. Ep 167 - Building a Decentralized Digital Future with Hedera, ft. @Forson of @The_Hashgraph

💸4. Trailblazers of Octant #1 - Building a Sustainable Web3 Public Goods Funding Ecosystem, ft. @BenLLS & @vpabundance of @OctantApp

☀️5. Ep 150 - Blockchain for a Better World, ft. @Bacco1977Dublin of @vechainofficial

Thank you to all of our guests for taking the time to share their wisdom! 🙏

What was your favorite episode of 2024? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

[Empowa @empowa_io]

✨ Empowa 2024 Recap ✨

As 2024 comes to a close, we're reflecting on an incredible year of progress toward unlocking Africa's $1 trillion affordable housing market! 🏡

🔗 Dive into our recap: https://t.co/Cv5BTkBDch

To our incredible community — thank you for your unwavering support! As we look toward 2025, we're excited to continue this journey together, empowering communities and delivering sustainable, affordable housing solutions across Africa! 🙏🏽

Quick note: As we wind down for the holidays, our team will be on reduced hours from Dec 25 to Jan 6. See you in the new year!

#Cardano

[Empowa @empowa_io]

🎉 SOLD OUT in just 48 hours! 🎉

Our Collateral NFT #2 sale has officially locked up 3M $EMP tokens, paving the way for 56 new homes in Nairobi! 🏡✨

A massive THANK YOU to our amazing community for making this happen. Together, we’re changing lives. 🌍💪

[Empowa @empowa_io]

Developer Spotlight - Zima Homes 🔦🏠🏗️

To ensure we have enough homes to fund future investments, it’s essential to partner with multiple local developers. One standout is @HomesZima, led by Etta Madete Mukuba — a licensed architect, housing developer, and sustainable development expert 👷🏾‍♀️

Zima Homes, an award-winning, green-certified affordable housing project in Nairobi, highlights our shared commitment to sustainable and impactful housing solutions 🌿

👇🏽 Learn more about our recent trip to Kenya:
https://t.co/m66gbUFAcs

#AffordableHousing #Cardano #RWA

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

Now imagine this while you live in a shack!

[Nature is Amazing ☘️ @AMAZlNGNATURE]

This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying. 🤯

[Crypto Altruists @Crypto_Altruism]

Something exciting in the works 👀

Had an awesome time connecting with @greg_dale @mozanders @Abeers123 @IrthuSuresh & Njeri to explore the recent pilots by @Atlantis_p2p & @empowa_io with the support of @MCSocialVenture 💚🌱

Special 2-part episode coming soon 🙌

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

And now lets ask the non-Western Countries 🫣

[Eduardo González de Molina @Eduardo_gonzlez]

Housing is the key source of dissatisfaction in Western Countries.

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

I wonder what this will look like in two decades - with 80% of buildings that will exist in Africa in 2050 yet to be built...

[📊 Ruben van Gaalen @rubenivangaalen]

Waar het pas echt druk is? https://t.co/e6taFfuX1y

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

Want to show your appreciation for the pioneering work our wonderful @empowa_io delivery partner @RichardBahumwir (=the @CasaReal13 CEO) is doing in Mozambique?

You can vote for him here https://t.co/84KxUBAy1x so he can win the @ihserasmusuni Alumni Impact Award 2024

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

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[Empowa @empowa_io]

Woohoo! #ProjectCatalyst Fund12 votes are in, and we've been funded! 🗳️✅

A huge thank you to the #CardanoCommunity for your incredible support! 🙏🏽

We're excited to start building! 🏗️

[📊 Ruben van Gaalen @rubenivangaalen]

Woningkrapte ja, maar in Nederland wonen we ook relatief ruim (gebaseerd op aantal personen, type huishouden, leeftijd, aantal kamers). Alleen in Ierland, Malta en Cyprus is het aandeel mensen dat in een "under-occupied" woning woont groter.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

Scene from "The Big Short" captures the cause of the 2008 financial crisis.

[Empowa @empowa_io]

Only 1 hour left to vote in #ProjectCatalyst Fund 12! 🔔⏳

🗳️ Steps to vote for us:
1. Open the Catalyst Voting app
2. Search for "Empowa"
3. Click on our proposal: Tokenization of Real World Assets (#RWA) - Nairobi Securities Exchange / Empowa
4. Vote and submit

A massive thank you to the #CardanoCommunity who have supported us! We really appreciate all of you! 🙏🏽

[Empowa @empowa_io]

We're excited about the opportunity to work with the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) to tokenize Real World Assets (#RWA) on their platform! 🇰🇪📈

Join us in making this a reality! Please vote for us! Only ~6 hours left to cast your #ProjectCatalyst vote! 🗳️⏳

🔎 Find our proposal on the Catalyst Voting app by searching "Empowa"

#Cardano #CardanoCommunity

[Marie-Odile Zanders @mozanders]

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