World Food Program USA Expands Cryptocurrency Donations Amid Funding Challenges

According to PANews, the World Food Program USA is now accepting donations in over 80 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC, as well as ApeCoin, BONK, and Dogecoin. This initiative is part of a broader effort to raise $25 million through the Emergency Hunger Relief Fund, aimed at addressing the funding gap in providing lifelong assistance to 58 million people on the brink of starvation. Following the cessation of funding for the United Nations emergency food aid programs in 14 impoverished countries, including Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen, by the Trump administration, the organization has been seeking new donation avenues. Dorota Amin, Chief Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer at World Food Program USA, emphasized the need for modernization, stating, "Traditional aid systems are under immense pressure. Embracing new technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrencies is not just an option but a necessity." She highlighted that as global humanitarian budgets shrink, the hunger crisis is worsening, and accepting cryptocurrency donations allows the organization to engage with a growing, mission-driven community eager to effect change.