Thinking On Paper

Circle Impact is improving financial inclusion, advancing digital financial literacy, and supporting humanitarian aid with USDC. Yes, blockchain can be used for good.

Collecting funds to support displaced people around the world is only half the battle. The other half is delivering it to people in need – no matter where they are. UNHCR + the UN Refugee Agency are turning to USDC, running on the Stellar blockchain.

Eliminating the need for those fleeing instability to carry cash, credit or debit cards – aid recipients can access vital support via a Vibrant digital wallet – and exchange their USDC for local currency at any MoneyGram location.

Mercina Tillerman-Perez is VP at Circle Impact. She joins Thinking On Paper to tell us how they are approaching it, who they are working with, and where the success stories are. It's a long road, there are no easy or quick fixes, but crypto can be used to help get aid and money where it should be.