7. April 2026

WellsForAll Featured in Cointelegraph: Rethinking Blockchain Philanthropy in Africa

In a recent article in Cointelegraph, WellsForAll discussed the future of blockchain technology in philanthropy. The article examined a fundamental question: why has blockchain philanthropy been unable to achieve lasting impacts in parts of Africa when it could potentially improve transparency and efficiency?

Blockchain technology presents numerous ways to ensure accountability. However, most blockchain-based philanthropic initiatives fail because they do not account for the realities of their target locations. Most often, this is due to the existence of insufficient or non-existent infrastructure, inadequate engagement with communities, and/or excessive dependence upon technology.

We at WellsForAll believe that people should always be served by technology – never the other way around. At WellsForAll, we combine transparency with community-based solutions to provide sustainable boreholes. The article describes the need for a more grounded approach to innovation – one which emphasises long-term impacts, community participation, and quantifiable outcomes above hype.

There is now an opportunity for organisations using blockchain to think about how it can best assist communities throughout Africa – particularly those communities requiring basic services like access to clean water. You are invited to read the entire article and learn more about this idea.

Read the full article on Cointelegraph.

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