Litecoin Foundation joins UNICEF Kid Power.
The Litecoin Foundation (LF) announced on August 27 that it has partnered with UNICEF’s Kid Power program to bring financial empowerment in the classroom.
“We are excited to partner with UNICEF Kid Power to give the next generation of children the tools they need to build a healthy financial foundation and give back to their communities in the process.”
The program is scheduled to launch at the 2019 Litecoin Summit as part of Las Vegas Blockchain Week in October 2019. During the two-day event, attendees are invited to visit the UNICEF booth to unlock up to 125,000 Kid Power Coins from the Litecoin Foundation. Take over for Las Vegas schools.”
These coins can be used by students to support social activities in their local area, including planting trees that help improve the environment and wildlife habitat, delivering meals to families in need, and providing health services such as immunizations and checkups. , to children who cannot receive medical care”.
Rajesh Anandan, Founder of UNICEF Kid Power and Vice President of UNICEF Ventures, spoke about this collaboration.
“We are excited to partner with the Litecoin Foundation to empower a new generation of global citizens.” — “We are showing students that they have the power to change the world while also helping their own communities with their issues. That’s the most important thing to them.”
The two organizations expressed interest in developing programs specifically designed to increase student awareness of financial topics and hope to continue their collaborative efforts beyond the summit.
UNICEF Kid Power helps children discover how everyday activities, like moving and learning, can change the world. By working through UNICEF Kid Power, children can unlock the therapeutic food UNICEF provides to severely malnourished children around the world. Participating children can also earn Kid Power Coins, a digital prepaid currency, which they can donate to support their local communities. UNICEF Kid Power allows children to save lives globally and give back locally.
