10 things you probably didn't know about Bitcoin Dada
1️⃣ “Dada” means “Sister” in Swahili. It is the first Bitcoin-focused organization dedicated specifically to African women.
2️⃣ Bitcoin Dada started with a simple WhatsApp group in 2022 and has since grown into a movement spanning 13 African countries.
3️⃣ Before many organizations were talking about women in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Dada was already building dedicated education pathways, mentorship, and career opportunities for African women.
4️⃣ Bitcoin Dada is one of the few Bitcoin organizations in Africa that has built both a non-technical education track and a technical developer track through
@DadaDevs and a dedicated UX Pathway that has attracted women from Africa and the Global South.
5️⃣ Some Bitcoin Dada alumni have gone on to lead projects, co-found businesses, secure jobs, mentored and speak at major Bitcoin conferences around the world. Examples include:
@tando_me ,
@BitBiashara,
@BitEduhub,
@WhatsHautewithH,
@bitika_KE,
@mavapay,
@btrust_builders,
@hack4_freedom, etc.
6️⃣ Bitcoin Dada was founded by
@marcelorraine, who has received multiple recognitions for her work in the ecosystem, including the Most Impactful Bitcoiner Award in 2024.
7️⃣ During its recent 4th anniversary celebration, Bitcoin Dada convened what is likely the largest women-only physical Bitcoin gathering in Africa, with over 100 women in attendance.
8️⃣ We’ve sponsored our students to attend major global Bitcoin conferences, including the
@AfroBitcoinOrg and
@abcptza .
9️⃣ Bitcoin Dada has been recognized by organizations like
@HRF,
@CoinDesk,
@ForbesCrypto, and other notable platforms for its impact across Africa.
🔟 The organization has welcomed students from countries where access to Bitcoin education is extremely limited, helping create one of the most diverse women-focused Bitcoin communities in Africa.
Did any of these surprise you? 👀
And if there’s anything else you’ve always wanted to know about Bitcoin Dada, ask us in the comments.
Check out our website to learn more about us:
btcdada.com
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