In the wave of the global transition toward a digital economy, cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitget has officially announced a three-year strategic partnership with the UNICEF Luxembourg Office. Together, they are launching a global education initiative aimed at training 300,000 girls and related groups in blockchain and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills between 2025 and 2028. The goal is to bridge the gender digital divide and open the door to a digital future for young women worldwide.
This initiative is part of UNICEF’s “Game Changers Coalition”, with the first phase covering Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco, and South Africa. In the long term, the two parties plan to expand the program to reach 1.1 million beneficiaries by 2027, creating a sustainable and scalable global network for women’s tech education.
“Our focus is on equipping adolescent girls with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills to help close the gender skills gap,”said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget.
Gamified Learning to Promote Blockchain Education
One of the key outcomes of the collaboration is the world’s first interactive blockchain learning module co-developed by Bitget Academy and UNICEF. Using gamified teaching methods, this module simplifies complex blockchain concepts into content suitable for youth and integrates elements of video game design and development to boost engagement and long-term participation.
Bitget will also bring in Web3 developers and blockchain protocol mentors to provide real-world industry guidance, helping learners understand practical applications and cultivate the next generation of digital builders and leaders.
Blockchain4Her
As a major driver of the collaboration, Bitget has launched the “Blockchain4Her” initiative, pledging $10 million to support women’s advancement in the digital space. The program includes mentorship opportunities, startup funding, and customized training resources, with a focus on overcoming the structural barriers that limit women’s participation in tech and finance, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Globally, the lack of digital access results in an estimated $15 billion in lost economic opportunities for adolescent girls each year. Meanwhile, about 90% of future jobs will require digital skills. This partnership directly addresses this gap through cross-sector collaboration, aiming to achieve a structural transformation with “education first” at its core.
“Blockchain, with its real-world use case and potential for social good, is one of the most powerful tools we can give to our younger generation to build products that change the way we look at modern society. With Blockchain4Her, what began as a mission to empower hundreds of women has scaled into a global movement to educate thousands of girls. This is the kind of scale and impact blockchain was built for.”
From Humanitarian Aid to Structural Change
Bitget has previously collaborated with the World Food Programme and the UN Refugee Agency on humanitarian aid efforts. This deeper partnership with UNICEF marks a strategic shift from short-term relief to long-term empowerment, integrating social responsibility into the core of technological advancement.
More importantly, the initiative not only focuses on the number of people trained but also emphasizes replicability and sustainable impact. Bitget hopes this collaboration will serve as a scalable, localizable, and affordable model for blockchain education worldwide—genuinely enabling marginalized groups to enter and thrive within the mainstream tech ecosystem.