Overview
- The charity introduced the fund with digital asset firm Fortris on Dec. 11, enabling custody of bitcoin for up to four years.
- Planned pilots include stablecoin transfers and digital wallet vouchers intended to accelerate crisis response.
- Unlike most nonprofits that instantly convert crypto, the program offers long-term holding in response to donor requests.
- U.S. CEO Janti Soeripto says blockchain tools can improve speed, cost efficiency and financial inclusion across programs.
- Save the Children has accepted bitcoin since 2013 and has raised millions in digital assets through its Hodl Hope campaign.