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How blockchain-driven humanitarianism can help people

Mar 1, 2023

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How can the Blockchain and Web3 community can get aid into the hands of those who need it most? Image: Freepik.

Evin Cheikosman

Policy Analyst, Crypto Impact and Sustainability Accelerator, World Economic Forum

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Northwest Syria situation report. Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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Northwest Syria: earthquake affected communities and border crossings. Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

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