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A new paradigm for social impact and humanitarian aid delivery

Digital dollars can amplify global impact

As global crises escalate, USDC is transforming humanitarian aid. Organizations are now empowered to deliver vital support to some of the most remote parts of the planet with unprecedented speed, efficiency, and convenience. USDC enables near-instant, transparent aid distribution to over 185 countries. This human-centered response puts resources directly in the hands of vulnerable populations – with assurance that aid reaches intended beneficiaries.

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Access and portability

While digitally native services are closing the gap, 1.4 billion people are still unbanked. USDC is compatible with dozens of digital wallets, and holders can convert to cash locally through a wide partner network.

Transparency and traceability

USDC travels on the blockchain, making it much easier to monitor and trace than cash and other traditional forms of aid. This can help program administrators eliminate waste and fight corruption.

Safe, regulated, compliant

USDC is issued by Circle, a regulated financial institution in the US and other global jurisdictions. With strong banking partners, USDC is available in over 180 countries and is redeemable 1:1 for US dollars.

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Our community in action

Entrepreneurs build the future of humanitarian aid with USDC

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  • Rahat
  • Ensuro
  • Airtm
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Enhancing financial resilience for vulnerable populations

Rumee Singh founded Rahat in 2020 to address the financial inclusion gap in her native Nepal and to channel humanitarian aid to people around the world. Rahat uses blockchain technology with smart contracts for fast, accurate aid payouts directly to beneficiaries’ phones. Their use of parametric data automatically triggers early warning messages and targeted disbursements before disasters strike, even in low-tech environments.

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Expanding insurance access for emerging markets

Marco Mirabella and Guillermo Narvana are co-founders of Ensuro, an insurance provider that uses smart contracts to make insurance more inclusive. Through partnerships with microfinance and weather index providers, Ensuro makes it easier for farmers in places like Kenya to manage climate risks. Their policies cover payouts of as little as $50, a market which is underserved by traditional insurance.

Learn more about Ensuro
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Building a USDC lifeline for Venezuela healthcare workers

Airtm COO Miguel Valencia and Manuel Hakim, VP of Growth, are rapidly scaling one of the world’s most innovative payment companies by offering borderless, interoperable, dollar-based payment capabilities. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Airtm and Circle collaborated to channel millions of USDC to frontline medical workers in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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*Circle Ventures, an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial, LLC, has invested in Airtm

By the numbers

Data quantifies the opportunity – and the urgency – to expand the reach of traditional humanitarian aid disbursement with USDC.

1.4B

Number of unbanked/underbanked people globally1

130M

Number of people at risk of falling into extreme poverty by 2030 due to climate change2

180+

Number of countries where USDC is available

< 1¢

Potential cost of sending USDC payments on certain blockchains

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Enhancing Global Impact with Digital Dollars

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1 “COVID-19 Boosted the Adoption of Digital Financial Services.” World Bank Group. July 21, 2022. Retrieved from: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2022/07/21/covid-19-boosted-the-adoption-of-digital-financial-services
2 “COVID, climate change and poverty: Avoiding the worst impacts.” World Bank Blogs. Stephane Hallegatte and Brian Walsh. October 7, 2020. Retrieved from: https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/climatechange/covid-climate-change-and-poverty-avoiding-worst-impacts