Top Philippine Charities Accepting Crypto Donations: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the top NGOs, foundations, and charities in the Philippines that accept cryptocurrency donations, and learn how to contribute to their causes.
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- Charitable institutions, non-government organizations, and nonprofit entities are now also adopting and integrating cryptocurrency into their platforms despite the bear market.
- BitPinas has curated some of the known institutions that accept cryptocurrencies as a form of donation.
- The list includes Manny Pacquiao Foundation, Children International, FundLife, Save the Children Philippines, Caritas Manila, and Gawad Kalinga.
Despite the still-ongoing bear market, huge entities all over the world are still adopting and integrating cryptocurrency into their platforms—charitable institutions, non-government organizations, and nonprofit entities are no exemptions, as they are also joining the wave.
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In previous articles, BitPinas emphasized why crypto donations matter, listed its advantages and disadvantages, and curated the firms that allow users to make the bridge to donate to organizations that accept crypto as a form of donation.
For the last part of our three-part series on crypto donations, here are some of the Philippine-based organizations that allow donations in the form of cryptocurrency:
Manny Pacquiao Foundation
Aside from his metaverse and web3 business endeavors, boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao also spearheads charitable initiatives that can be funded by cryptocurrency.
The foundation accepts BTC, ETH, AMP, BAT, BCH, LINK, DAI, DOGE, GRT, GUSD, LTC, STORJ, UMA, ZEC, ZRX, and 1INCH.
“We love the idea of transparency that crypto provides and understand the amazing things that can be done by people whose lives have been changed by cryptocurrencies. All of our crypto donations received will go towards helping sex trafficking victims in the Philippines and the young girls most vulnerable to it,” the foundation said through its website
How to donate to the Manny Pacquiao Foundation:
- Step 1: Visit the website and select “Donate Crypto.”
- Step 2: Choose the method “Crypto,” the select the cryptocurrency you wish to donate.
- Step 3: Provide the necessary details.
- Step 4: Scan the QR code or copy the wallet address and send it from your desired exchange or crypto wallet to complete the transaction.
Access the site here: https://pacquiaofoundation.org/donate-with-crypto/
Children International
Children International is a charity organization focused on poverty-fighting and children’s welfare. Since it has been a charity for the last 90 years, its primary objective has been to eradicate generational poverty and operate as a humanitarian organization. Children International has also declared that it has already achieved significant success in empowering children and young adults to overcome poverty with essential services such as healthcare, educational materials, and transformational programs in secure and hygienic environments.
Its crypto donation drive is powered by crypto donation solutions firm The Giving Block. Children International accepts more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, ZRX, 1INCH, AAVE, APE, AXS, BUSD, BCH, LINK, MANA, DOGE, ENJ, ENS, and more.
How to donate to Children International::
- Step 1: On the website, select “Donate.”
- Step 2: Select the crypto that you wish to convert to fiat, then input your pledge amount.
- Step 3: Provide your details.
- Step 4: Scan the QR code or copy the wallet address and send it from your desired exchange or crypto wallet to complete the transaction.
Access the site here: https://www.children.org/make-a-difference/other-ways-to-help/donate-crypto
FundLife
FundLife is a Philippine-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating educational and employment pathways for highly vulnerable youth so they may unleash their potential in the world.
It is the first known PH-based NGO approved by The Giving Block to receive crypto donations, which means that it supports the same cryptocurrencies as Children International.
How to donate to FundLife:
- Step 1: On the website of the Giving Block, select “Donate now”.
- Step 2: Select the crypto that you wish to convert to fiat, then input your pledge amount.
- Step 3: Provide your details.
- Step 4: Scan the QR code or copy the wallet address and send it from your desired exchange or crypto wallet to complete the transaction.
Access the site here: https://www.fundlife.org
Save the Children Philippines
Save the Children Philippines is a non-profit organization that helps children and their families in need by providing them with quality education and health services, assisting them during times of crisis, and shielding them from danger and harm.
It accepts donations in BTC, ETH, and LTC.
How to donate:
- Step 1: Go to the “Donate” section on the website and choose the donation type.
- Step 2: Choose cryptocurrency as your payment method.
- Step 3: Select between BTC, ETH, and LTC.
- Step 4: Enter your donation amount.
- Step 5: Provide your personal information.
- Step 6: Transfer your cryptocurrency
- Step 7: Confirm your donation.
- Note: After you have made the transfer, you should receive a confirmation email from Save the Children.
Access the site here: https://donate.savethechildren.org.ph/
Caritas Manila
Caritas Manila is a Catholic organization that provides assistance to the poor and marginalized in the Philippines. It is a non-profit organization that serves as the lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
They accept donations in BTC, ETH, and BCH.
How to donate to Caritas Manila:
- Step 1: Through Give2Asia, go to “Donate” section.
- Step 2: With “Make a Gift”, choose cryptocurrency as your payment method
- Step 3: Select the type of cryptocurrency.
- Step 4: Enter your donation amount.
- Step 5: Provide your personal information.
- Step 6: Transfer your cryptocurrency.
- Step 7: Confirm your donation: After you have made the transfer, you should receive a confirmation email.
Access the site here: https://caritasmanila.org.ph/
Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga is a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty in the Philippines. It is a Philippines-based movement that aims to end poverty by first restoring the dignity of the poor.
How to donate to Gawad Kalinga:
- Step 1: Through Coins.ph, go to Bills Payments.
- Step 2: Select Donations.
- Step 3: Choose your charity: Gawad Kalinga.
- Step 4: Pay from Bitcoin Wallet.
- Note: The minimum amount of donations is ₱300.
Access the site here: https://www.gk1world.com/home
Closing Thoughts
Now that you know the advantages and disadvantages of crypto donations, and the list of all the firms, apps, websites, and even NGOs and charities that receive crypto as a form of payment, do crypto donations really matter?
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