Speaker: Drew Simon, Founder of Crypto Altruists
Date: May 14, 2026, 1:00 — 3:00 PM (GMT+3)
Language: English with Russian translation
Join us for a practical workshop on how nonprofits can use cryptocurrency to raise funds and make payments. You’ll learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, understand why this matters for NGOs, and gain practical knowledge in two key areas: receiving crypto donations (crypto philanthropy) and sending funds to partners and communities (money transfers and payments).
The workshop covers an overview of the growing crypto-giving market, platforms for accepting donations, practical security considerations and regulatory requirements, as well as real-world examples of money transfers to hard-to-reach regions. We’ll conclude with security best practices and tools to help you develop a crypto policy for your organization.
This workshop is designed for nonprofit leaders, finance managers, and staff responsible for fundraising and fund distribution.
About Speaker: Drew Simon is the founder of Crypto Altruists and specialises in applying cryptocurrencies in the social sector. He helps NGOs use blockchain technology to attract donations and conduct payments, combining expertise in cryptocurrencies with a deep understanding of the needs of charitable organizations.
This event organized by ECOM under the “RESILIENT Communities & Securing Civic Space for HIV Response in EECA” implementing in partnership with regional community networks EHRA, EWNA, and SWAN, with support from the Social Equation Hub Foundation (Help Space initiative on “Strengthening Public Health Systems Through Blockchain Technology,” supported by the Elton John AIDS Foundation) and the International Alliance for Public Health Foundation within the framework of the regional project “Sustainability of services for key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) — #iSoS: Empowering and Innovations”, implemented by a consortium of organizations under management of the ICF “Alliance for Public Health”, with the financial support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.