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Today, twelve of the world\u2019s leading human rights and humanitarian organizations gathered today at London\u2019s Frontline Club to announce the formation of the Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance<\/a>. The coalition seeks to harness the power of Bitcoin to deliver civil liberties, support dissidents, and provide aid where traditional financial systems fall short, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.<\/p>\n The Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance website states that it \u201cis a coalition of human rights defenders, pro-democracy movements, and humanitarian organizations using Bitcoin to advance civil liberties and humanitarian aid worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs a decentralized, borderless, and censorship-resistant financial tool, Bitcoin operates outside the control of governments, banks, and corporations,\u201d further stated on its website. \u201cThis means humanitarian organizations can raise funds, move money across borders, and bypass financial repression \u2014 but only if they understand how it works, how to use it safely, and how Bitcoin differs from crypto.\u201d<\/p>\n From helping political activists bypass financial censorship to enabling life-saving funds to reach crisis zones, Bitcoin<\/a> has emerged as a vital tool<\/a> for nonprofits operating under extreme conditions. The Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance aims to formalize and expand this work through coordination, shared knowledge, and collective action.<\/p>\n Founding members<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n Collectively, these organizations span regions from Latin America to the Middle East, and their missions range from anti-corruption to child welfare. They all share a vision of Bitcoin not just as a speculative asset, but as a tool for empowerment, resilience, and access.<\/p>\n \u201cBitcoin operates outside the control of governments, banks, and corporations,\u201d said<\/a> Erik Hersman, co-founder of Bitcoin mining company utilizing hydro power in Africa, Gridless, who attended the announcement in-person today. \u201cThis means humanitarian organizations can raise funds, move money across borders, and bypass financial repression.\u201d<\/p>\n The Alliance also hopes to inspire broader adoption of Bitcoin and other decentralized technologies within the nonprofit sector. As stated in its mission, it champions \u201ca new era of philanthropy grounded in financial freedom, resilience, and global inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n For more information about the coalition and its members, visit their website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n