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These are the stories that excite us - more money in the hands of those best placed to build resilient, enriching communities. Excited to continue our work with the incredible SHIFT programme!

???Turning Crisis Response into Lasting Impact: Welcome to Coala Pay! We are proud to welcome?Jessi Wolz?to Coala Pay???! From monitoring ceasefires in conflict zones to supporting survivors of gender-based violence, Jessi has spent years ensuring aid reaches those who need it most, efficiently and effectively.? Career Highlights: ??South Sudan Ceasefire Monitoring:?Played a crucial role in launching the Ceasefire Monitoring and Verification Mechanism post-civil war, ensuring violations were tracked and addressed. ???Empowering Survivors in Kenya:?Founded a trauma-informed yoga and social-emotional learning program for young gender-based violence survivors in Nairobi’s Kibera slum, fostering resilience and healing. ???Why Coala Pay is her next step? Jessi joined Coala Pay in its early days, motivated by our strong commitment to localization and building a solution that ensures a greater proportion of international aid funding reaches frontline responders and local organizations doing vital work, even in the most challenging environments.

Great to see #blockchain and digital currency highlighted as key innovations for the future of humanitarian aid in this blog post by Rory Crew at the CALP Network. We couldn’t agree more — that’s why we’re piloting this technology for cash assistance in #Sudan. ?

Let’s Build the Future Together! ?? We're excited to share that Melyn McKay (Ph.D.), our CEO and Founder of?Coala Pay, will be speaking at the Eve Wealth Annual Summit 2025! ?? March 12- 14th ?? The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel ??At?Coala Pay, we’re using blockchain to redefine how aid is delivered, bringing greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency to the humanitarian sector. Our team is dedicated to making a measurable difference where it’s needed most. ?Are you attending?Eve Wealth Annual Summit? ? This is a fantastic opportunity to meet Melyn and discuss potential partnerships and collaborations to scale impact. Let’s work together to drive innovation and support the communities that need it the most!

When you're solving urgent real-world problems, learning new technology often takes a backseat. ? For humanitarian organizations, the challenge isn’t just adopting blockchain—it’s making it work within the constraints of crisis response. Melyn McKay (Ph.D.), founder of Coala Pay, shares how her team is bridging that gap, making blockchain an asset instead of a hurdle. From improving transparency to reducing delays in aid distribution, blockchain has the potential to transform how relief efforts are funded. But for that to happen, the technology must be designed for those on the front lines—not just those building it. How do we build financial tools that truly serve people?

?? ?? ?? There's been a lot of talk about aid sector transparency lately. The truth is, international aid organisations spend a lot of their time tracking dollars spent and people reached. So much time, in fact, it can actually get in the way of delivering life saving aid. Blockchain makes it easier to track spending, which in turn means humanitarians can spend less time counting change and more time making it.

The aid sector is evolving fast, and so are we!?? Our team will be at?#ETHDenver?this week, ready to connect with anyone passionate about innovating for real impact.??? Whether you’re curious about our work, looking for partnerships, or simply want to talk solutions, come say hello. We believe that by combining fresh thinking, tech, and collaboration, we can transform lives—one project at a time.? ???Let’s spark new ideas together! ?? Kourtney R.

???The aid sector is facing major challenges, and we all need to evolve, innovate, and embrace new ways of working to ensure we don’t cause more harm to the communities we serve. ?? That’s why we are beyond excited to welcome Kourtney R. to the Coala Pay team! With 15+ years of experience working with NGOs and U.S. and U.K. donors, Kourtney is ready to help us lead the charge in transforming the sector.Together with an incredible team, we’re confident that we can help our partners navigate this turbulent time and continue delivering lifesaving support in some of the world’s toughest environments.?? ???Kourtney will be at #ethdenver — don’t hesitate to reach out and connect if you’re looking to make a real impact!??? Welcome aboard, Kourtney ?? Let’s change the world together!???

?? Web3 for Good Hong Kong – Just the Beginning! ?? A huge THANK YOU to all the NGOs, speakers, and sponsors who made Web3 for Good HK a success! Your insights, energy, and commitment to impact-driven innovation are what truly made this event special. This first edition was just the start—we’re turning this into a movement. Given the enthusiasm and engagement, we’re already looking ahead to 2025 for more action, collaboration, and real-world solutions. ?? If you couldn’t join us but are in Hong Kong and want to be part of this journey, drop a comment or send us a message to stay connected. Go support : ??? HandsOn Hong Kong ?? Hong Kong Shark Foundation ?? AIDS Concern Let’s keep building Web3 for Good together! ??? Huge thanks to our partners for making this event possible! ???? Cyberport Hong Kong - In Lieu - Mindfulness Capital & Thomas Ao - Lutech Global - MetaEra

From Crisis Zones to Coala Pay: A Journey of Impact We are thrilled to welcome Alejandro Guzman to Coala Pay ??, bringing over 15 years of frontline humanitarian experience to our mission. ?? Career Highlights: Afghanistan: Ensured health services for 20M+ people post-US withdrawal and secured salaries for nearly 200,000 teachers to keep schools open. South Sudan: Led emergency food delivery for nearly 2M displaced individuals, averting famine during the civil war. ?? Why Coala Pay is his next step ? A desire to turn challenges into solutions. After years of navigating complex aid delivery systems, Alejandro is driven to revolutionize how impact is achieved—using technology to bring transparency, efficiency, and accountability to the field. ?? Welcome aboard, Alejandro! Together, we’re building a better way to make a difference.