All Hands and Hearts, a disaster relief organization raising funds to assist in Maui, reported more than $68,000 in crypto and fiat through the Giving Block.
) and other tokens. At the time of publication, the Giving Block had matched more than $68,000 in crypto and fiat donations to raise more than $136,000 for the Maui project.
“All Hands and Hearts and other disaster relief organizations have evolved their donation strategies over the years by embracing technology and utilizing different types of digital platforms,” said Ruggiero. “These changes have improved fundraising efficiency and effectiveness, enabling organizations to provide crucial aid during disasters.”The fires, which reports suggest may have been caused by downed power lines on Aug. 8, have devastated the island of more than 160,000 residents.
Many organizations have turned to cryptocurrency as a solution to get funds into areas affected by natural and man-made disasters. In Ukraine, where residents have faced Russian military attacks since 2022, the government
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