Universal exchange Bitget has partnered with UNICEF to support an initiative that empowers youth to thrive in the digital economy. The initiative has helped these youths gain hands-on experience, with plans to reach over a million people by 2027.
Bitget Partners with UNICEF To Drive Youth Empowerment
In a press release, UNICEF revealed that it had received support from the universal exchange to scale its inclusive, youth-centred digital learning programs, which it has designed to build confidence, capability, and long-term economic resilience. This came as UNICEF highlighted how adolescent girls in Cambodia were gaining empowerment to thrive in the digital economy through video game development.
The UNICEF Office of Innovation, with support from Bitget, has developed the Game Changers Coalition. This initiative helps girls and youths across the country gain hands-on experience in coding, storytelling, and financial literacy. The UN agency noted how these skills are critical for success in Southeast Asia’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Despite the rising demand for digital talent, UNICEF stated that girls and women remain underrepresented in technology fields. The organization added that structural barriers restrict access to gaining digital skills, professional networks, and emerging technology tools. However, UNICEF and its partners, such as Bitget, are working to change this.
This comes as the universal exchange continues to make an impact beyond the financial landscape. As CoinGape reported last month, Bitget had donated $1.54 million to victims of the Hong Kong fire.
The Exchange’s Involvement In The Initiative
According to the release, Bitget Chief Marketing Officer Ignacio Aguirre visited Cambodia to relate with teachers and students participating in the Coalition. The visit is said to have included dedicated time with one of Cambodia’s winning teams from the first global UNICEF Game Jam, which is a virtual hackathon that connected young creators from the eight participating countries of the Coalition.
UNICEF revealed that Cambodia emerged as one of the strongest participants, securing four of the seven global award categories. Commenting on the whole experience, Aguirre stated that he is inspired by the determination and talent that he has seen from the young people in Cambodia.
Furthermore, he remarked that Bitget, one of the top crypto exchanges, believes everyone should be able to participate in the digital world, from coding and design to emerging fields like blockchain. “I am excited to see this generation of young digital creatives sharpening their skills to help shape an inclusive, equitable, and prosperous digital future,” Aguirre added.
With support from the exchange, UNICEF stated that the Coalition aims to reach 1.1 million people across 12 countries by 2027. This will contribute to the organization’s global ambition to expand learning and skills-building opportunities for girls. Meanwhile, UNICEF noted that the initiative continues to grow with support from governments, civil society, and private-sector partners such as Bitget.