Overview
- The program covers Senegal, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda with country-specific initiatives.
- Tether will supply technical expertise and resources to strengthen cybersecurity awareness, investigative capabilities, and financial transparency across markets.
- A Senegal pilot focuses on youth cybersecurity education through virtual bootcamps, mentorship, and micro-grants delivered via the Plan B Foundation.
- Funding channeled through the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking supports NGOs providing shelter, medical care, legal aid, and economic empowerment.
- The collaboration addresses risks tied to rapid crypto adoption in Africa, including widespread stablecoin use for payments and savings.