Bitget and UNICEF Unite to Bring Blockchain Education to 300,000 Youth in 2025
In a new partnership aimed at bridging the global digital divide, cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has joined forces with UNICEF Luxembourg to deliver blockchain and digital education to more than 300,000 young people, with a strong emphasis on adolescent girls, in eight countries across the globe.
The three-year initiative enrolls Bitget in UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition, a program under the Office of Innovation that leverages private sector support to promote equitable access to future-facing tech skills.
Participating regions include Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco, and South Africa, with the potential to expand to a ninth country thanks to Bitget’s contribution.
At the heart of the partnership is the development of UNICEF’s first blockchain-focused training module, combining online and in-person education with a hands-on approach centered on video game creation. The program will be delivered through Bitget Academy, the educational arm of the crypto exchange.
“This partnership reflects our shared belief that digital skills are a powerful driver of opportunity and inclusion,” said Sandra Visscher, Executive Director of UNICEF Luxembourg. “Innovation should be a force for inclusion, opening doors and ensuring technology works for everyone, everywhere.”
Beyond financial support, Bitget also aims to connect UNICEF with leading voices from across the Web3 ecosystem, blockchain protocols, developers, and entrepreneurs who can serve as mentors and collaborators in the educational effort.
“Emerging technologies should not be reserved for the privileged few,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Blockchain is one of the most powerful tools we can give to the younger generation to build solutions that reshape society. With Blockchain4Her, what began as a mission to empower women has evolved into a global movement to educate thousands of girls.”
The effort comes at a time when the gender digital divide remains a critical issue. Adolescent girls and young women in low and middle-income countries collectively miss out on an estimated $15 billion in economic opportunities each year due to lack of internet access and digital skills compared to their male peers. With over 90% of jobs today requiring some form of digital competency, closing this gap is not just a moral imperative, it’s an economic one.
The Game Changers Coalition, which also includes the Global Video Game Coalition, Micron Foundation, and Women in Games, aims to reach 1.1 million girls by 2027 with digital training and skills-building initiatives.
Bitget’s involvement is bolstered by its $10 million Blockchain4Her initiative, which has already provided mentorship, funding, and educational resources to women around the world. The new partnership with UNICEF marks a significant expansion of that vision, turning it into a scalable model for impact on a global level.
By 2027, the collaboration between Bitget and UNICEF could not only educate hundreds of thousands, it could change the trajectory of entire communities, ensuring young women are not left behind in the digital economy.
