For more information about projects made possible through our Bitcoin initiatives, and to explore the impact already achieved, please visit our Bitcoin in the Wild website, where we share updates on realised projects and ongoing work.
The Bitcoin for Wildlife Conservation Project
We believe that Bitcoin can be beneficial for wildlife and nature conservation if organisations adopt the technology and get financial support from the Bitcoin community.
It is important for Bitcoin’s impact to extend beyond human rights and wellfare considerations to include animals’ protection as well. Therefore, with our experience and knowledge of the Bitcoin ecosystem, we help our projects to embrace Bitcoin.
By embracing Bitcoin donations, you encourage innovation in charitable giving, ensuring sustainable conservation impacts for wildlife worldwide.
Why Bitcoin
Our founders, Ben and Helen, leverage their deep expertise in economics and finance to stay ahead of global trends. Aware of vulnerabilities in monetary systems – like government corruption, limited banking access, and rising debt since 2008, worsened by COVID-19 and inflation – they believe traditional policies fall short in the digital age.
Bitcoin, as the world’s largest decentralised computing network, offers a promising, globally accessible solution for financial settlements, promoting inclusivity and minimising transaction costs.
Interested to learn more on Bitcoin?
Check out our “Why Bitcoin Only” page where we explain more on how money and banking works and how Bitcoin could be a solution in this new digital age.
Challenges for Wildlife & Environmental Non-Profits
Donations are vital to non-profits as they rely on public funding to carry out their mission. Moreover, minimal transaction costs and quick acces to funds is essential. While initiatives such as selling merchandise, art and fostering educational programs can be effective for non-profits, they often fall short of covering the significant costs they face. By incorporating Bitcoin into their fundraising efforts, these organisations can enhance their financial resources and make a more impactful difference.
Moreover due to above inflationary developments, people donate less every year which is understandable as individuals are not interested in giving when they struggle to cope themselves.
As the Bitcoin technology is new and not always well understood, education and explanation is needed. Therefore we have set up our Bitcoin In The Wild initiative.
Adopting & Educating Bitcoin for Wildlife Organisations
By bolstering financial and transactional security, Bitcoin contributes not only to the effectiveness of wildlife conservation efforts but also to the overall safety and well-being of the dedicated individuals working in challenging and dangerous environments.
To secure the future of wildlife ngo’s they need to enhance fundraising efficiency and raise donations in BTC which are hodl’ed in a self-custody wallet, so the BTC appreciation can strengthen the fund for further initiatives.
With our financial expertise and knowledge of the Bitcoin technology, we have helped our local wildlife organisations in their process to understand and then adopt bitcoin.
We do this on a voluntary basis and do not receive any salary from our funding.
Experience and Cooperations
We work together with the experienced team from Bitcoin Ekasi and Bitcoin Witsand for the realisation of these Bitcoin Adoption projects.
We are also very grateful for the support of Lightning Checkout to help us selflessly facilitating our bitcoin payments in our webshop with their integration in order to be able to accept bitcoin lightning donations for the many projects we support. We are very happy with their contribution to our fund.
Our Bitcoin Strategy
Bitcoin as a strategic asset for charitable work
Our approach focuses on strengthening the long-term financial resilience of non-profit organisations by promoting the adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset for charitable work.
We accept Bitcoin donations as unrestricted contributions to our mission and manage them with a long-term perspective.
Donations are safeguarded using self-custody with strong governance controls, allowing the organisation to benefit from Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
This approach helps protect charitable resources against global inflation and currency devaluation, which can reduce the real impact of traditional donations over time.
Supporting Bitcoin Adoption by South African Non-Profits
To actively support South African non-profits in their transition toward Bitcoin, we raise Bitcoin donations and manage them in line with our mission and governance framework.
Funds are allocated by our organisation to initiatives and partners that align with our objectives, based on internal review and approval processes.
All Bitcoin received is accepted as a donation to our organisation. We determine, in line with our mission and governance framework, which projects or partners are supported and when funds are allocated. We do not hold crypto-assets on behalf of third parties.
Holding Bitcoin over time can strengthen our ability to fund future initiatives as resources grow and mature.
- When partner organisations are able to receive Bitcoin directly, support may be provided in Bitcoin to their designated wallets.
- Where partners are not operationally ready to receive Bitcoin, allocation decisions are made at a later stage in accordance with our governance framework and aligned with our mission.
Building a Local Bitcoin Circular Economy
In a later phase, we aim to use our resources to help foster a local Bitcoin circular economy in surrounding communities.
This includes education and capacity-building for local actors on Bitcoin usage.
Participants who contribute to educational and outreach efforts may receive support or compensation in Bitcoin as part of our programmes.
Our goal is to enable communities to sustainably use Bitcoin while sharing knowledge and skills with other
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Funding the Future of Wildlife Conservation & Educating the Next Generation
Through the Bitcoin Wildlife Conservation Fundraiser, we’re harnessing the power of Bitcoin to support meaningful, real-world wildlife conservation in combination with education efforts.
By combining technology and education, we show how Bitcoin creates value for communities, wildlife, and the planet.
Donating Bitcoin is one of the most efficient ways to support us as it involves minimal transaction costs and gives us quick access to donated funds.
Empowering Young Learners
Every satoshi donated helps build a bridge between conservation and education, inspiring the next generation to protect Africa’s wildlife and ecosystems. We teach young learners the importance of caring for nature and wildlife.
We only work with trusted local partners we know personally, ensuring every satoshi goes where it’s needed most. Together, we can make a lasting impact, for wildlife, people, and the planet.
Current Wildlife Education Project Powered by Bitcoin
Proudly powered by Bitcoin, we currently support the students of the Bushbabies Education Project by giving them a unique opportunity to connect with elephants in person.
For many of these students, who live near wildlife reserves but have never had the chance to interact closely with the animals, meeting elephants is a transformative experience. It helps them understand the deep ecological, cultural, and emotional significance of these gentle giants—fostering empathy, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility for wildlife conservation. By learning about elephant behavior, habitat needs, and the challenges they face, the students gain valuable insight into how human actions can impact ecosystems and how they can become future guardians of their natural heritage.
The donated Bitcoin go directly to the supervising HERD Trust, with whom we maintain a close personal connection. They hold the Bitcoin in a self-custodied wallet, ensuring transparent and secure support for the ongoing care and wellbeing of the Jabulani elephant herd and the HERD Elephant Orphanage.
Through this partnership, we’re not only helping the future care for elephants and their carers but also inspiring the next generation of conservationists—powered by the innovation and sustainability that Bitcoin makes possible.