UNICEF Colombia has launched a unique fundraising initiative to combat child malnutrition using blockchain technology. This effort combines creativity and technology to provide real aid to children in the country's poorest areas.
UNICEF Program Launch
To combat malnutrition among children under five in La Guajira and Vichada, UNICEF Columbia unveiled an Ordinals collection to gather funds. The collection comprises 800 fractions of the digital art piece ‘La Oferenda’, created by Colombian artist Oscar Gonzalez 'Guache'. The artwork depicts two hands holding maize—the country's staple food.
How Blockchain Transforms Humanitarian Aid
The website Crypto Altruists claims that blockchain is the most significant invention from a social impact perspective since the internet. Among its benefits are the rapid transfer of funds, efficiency through smart contracts, and secure data storage. Platforms like Giving Block, Gitcoin, and Giveth actively raise funds for non-profit projects addressing global humanitarian challenges.
Impact of the Initiative and Technology's Future
With the closure of USAID under the US Government Efficiency Department, blockchain helps fill the humanitarian aid gap. In Colombia, the US played a crucial role in focusing on Amazon protection and food security projects. Nonetheless, agencies continue to seek new solutions with emerging technologies.
Blockchain technologies offer new opportunities for humanitarian aid, highlighting effectiveness in applying innovative solutions to improve life in the world's most impoverished regions.
