Save the Children Launches Bitcoin Fund to Speed Up Crisis Aid Payments
Save the Children has launched a new Bitcoin fund designed to hold cryptocurrency donations for up to four years in partnership with the digital-asset firm Fortris. The fund will accept Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other digital assets with the goal of speeding up crisis payments and increasing flexibility for aid delivery, particularly in disaster and conflict zones.
Donors to the fund can choose when their assets are converted to fiat currency, allowing for maximized impact depending on market conditions. This approach also aims to bypass traditional banking channels, which can often be inaccessible during emergencies, thus accelerating the distribution of aid.
The organization has a longstanding history with cryptocurrency, having accepted Bitcoin donations since 2013 and running the Hodl Hope program to support children affected by crises in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. However, details about the fund’s governance, including who decides when to convert assets and how cryptocurrency volatility will be managed, have not been disclosed.
This initiative reflects broader trends in crypto philanthropy, with The Giving Block reporting that over $1 billion in cryptocurrency has been donated in 2024 alone. Other notable nonprofits accepting cryptocurrency donations include the American Red Cross, United Way, and GiveDirectly.
The announcement was reported on December 11, 2025.
