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Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
AB DAO Partners with AB Charity Foundation
Building a Trustworthy Infrastructure, Advancing Global Philanthropy Through Technology DUBLIN, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 8, 2025, AB DAO and the AB Charity Foundation jointly hosted the inaugural "Technology-Driven Philanthropy Closed-Door Forum" in Dublin, Ireland. The forum was chaired by H.E. Bertie Ahern, Chairman of the AB Charity Foundation, former Prime Minister of Ireland, and former President of the European Commission. He delivered a keynote speech titled "Technology and Trust – A New Order for Philanthropy." Distinguished attendees included H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, as well as Mr. Malcolm Byrne, Member of the Irish Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The forum featured deep discussions on how emerging technologies can empower global welfare systems. Anthony Tsang, representing AB Chain, presented the latest technical developments, including the high-performance mainnet, cross-chain protocol AB Connect, and the gas-free transaction protocol Universal Transfer. These innovations reflect AB DAO's vision of building a globally compliant blockchain infrastructure dedicated to philanthropy. Key proposals from the forum will be compiled by the AB Charity Foundation and submitted to the United Nations and global partner networks to further promote the global practice of "technology for good." About the AB Charity Foundation The AB Charity Foundation is a legally registered international NGO in Ireland with full legal status under EU law. Supported by AB DAO in both funding and technology, the foundation is committed to building a transparent and traceable global philanthropic infrastructure using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies.
Malaysian Reserve
11-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
AB DAO Partners with AB Charity Foundation
Building a Trustworthy Infrastructure, Advancing Global Philanthropy Through Technology DUBLIN, May 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 8, 2025, AB DAO and the AB Charity Foundation jointly hosted the inaugural 'Technology-Driven Philanthropy Closed-Door Forum' in Dublin, Ireland. The forum was chaired by H.E. Bertie Ahern, Chairman of the AB Charity Foundation, former Prime Minister of Ireland, and former President of the European Commission. He delivered a keynote speech titled 'Technology and Trust – A New Order for Philanthropy.' Distinguished attendees included H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, as well as Mr. Malcolm Byrne, Member of the Irish Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The forum featured deep discussions on how emerging technologies can empower global welfare systems. Anthony Tsang, representing AB Chain, presented the latest technical developments, including the high-performance mainnet, cross-chain protocol AB Connect, and the gas-free transaction protocol Universal Transfer. These innovations reflect AB DAO's vision of building a globally compliant blockchain infrastructure dedicated to philanthropy. Key proposals from the forum will be compiled by the AB Charity Foundation and submitted to the United Nations and global partner networks to further promote the global practice of 'technology for good.' About the AB Charity Foundation The AB Charity Foundation is a legally registered international NGO in Ireland with full legal status under EU law. Supported by AB DAO in both funding and technology, the foundation is committed to building a transparent and traceable global philanthropic infrastructure using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies. For more information, please visit:
Cision Canada
11-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
AB DAO Partners with AB Charity Foundation
Building a Trustworthy Infrastructure, Advancing Global Philanthropy Through Technology DUBLIN, May 11, 2025 /CNW/ -- On May 8, 2025, AB DAO and the AB Charity Foundation jointly hosted the inaugural "Technology-Driven Philanthropy Closed-Door Forum" in Dublin, Ireland. The forum was chaired by H.E. Bertie Ahern, Chairman of the AB Charity Foundation, former Prime Minister of Ireland, and former President of the European Commission. He delivered a keynote speech titled "Technology and Trust – A New Order for Philanthropy." Distinguished attendees included H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria and former Chairperson of the African Union, as well as Mr. Malcolm Byrne, Member of the Irish Parliament and Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The forum featured deep discussions on how emerging technologies can empower global welfare systems. Anthony Tsang, representing AB Chain, presented the latest technical developments, including the high-performance mainnet, cross-chain protocol AB Connect, and the gas-free transaction protocol Universal Transfer. These innovations reflect AB DAO's vision of building a globally compliant blockchain infrastructure dedicated to philanthropy. Key proposals from the forum will be compiled by the AB Charity Foundation and submitted to the United Nations and global partner networks to further promote the global practice of "technology for good." About the AB Charity Foundation The AB Charity Foundation is a legally registered international NGO in Ireland with full legal status under EU law. Supported by AB DAO in both funding and technology, the foundation is committed to building a transparent and traceable global philanthropic infrastructure using blockchain and artificial intelligence technologies.
Zawya
11-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Nigeria: Obasanjo, Otti launch health insurance scheme for Abia workers
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, alongside former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday launched the Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme to provide accessible and affordable healthcare for workers in Abia State. Also launched were the Free Hearing Aid Distribution initiative and a Free Medical Outreach, all aimed at improving healthcare delivery for the people of Abia. Speaking in Umuahia during the launch, Governor Alex Otti said his vision for healthcare delivery is to build a system that is dynamic and responsive to the needs of the local population. The governor assured that no one in the New Abia would be denied access to health services due to financial constraints. He stated that the launch of the triple-barrel initiative would revolutionize service delivery and access to healthcare. 'The formal sector health insurance scheme will see tens of thousands of civil servants and their dependents enrolled for round-the-clock, quality health services at designated facilities across the state. 'This initiative is structured to drastically reduce out-of-pocket expenditure for individuals in formal sector employment, minimize risks associated with self-medication, and create demand for medical services in public health facilities in both urban and rural communities,' Gov. Otti stated. He said the scheme would go beyond the provision of essential medical diagnostics and laboratory services, offering surgical, orthopedic, pediatric, obstetric, and gynecological services to enrollees. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on individuals and families, particularly in emergencies, and reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates. He expressed hope that employees in various ministries, departments, and agencies would take full advantage of the programme. According to him, the Medical Outreach Programme targets the poor and vulnerable and seeks to eliminate the practice of conducting medical outreaches in open locations. He also noted that the hearing aid distribution initiative would benefit 1,000 individuals. 'This particular project—the medical outreach—is the first of its kind. It will ultimately abolish the era of conducting medical programmes in open fields, market squares, or community halls. 'I would like to use this opportunity to reiterate the ban placed by the state government on the use of public schools, markets, religious centers, and other unauthorized locations for medical outreaches. 'The Sound Intervention Hearing Mission will distribute premium hearing aids and support systems to 1,000 individuals with hearing impairments, selected from different states and communities in the South East region,' Gov. Otti said. He commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for championing the Sound Intervention Hearing Mission 2025, a project sponsored by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation in partnership with the Abia State Government. Unveiling the projects, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo commended Governor Otti for his progressive healthcare policies and congratulated him on prioritizing the health sector. He said the drive to improve healthcare delivery was one of the reasons behind the establishment of his foundation. 'Health security—which is what we are promoting here today, and health for all—is what inspired me to establish health insurance. 'Nigeria is a potentially great nation. With people like you, Gov. Otti, we will achieve our potential. So we are here to launch the Abia State medical outreach and promote healthcare delivery for all. This is very important,' Obasanjo stated. He added that one of the areas of interest for his foundation is hearing health and emphasized that hearing loss is not a stigma, as it can develop with age. He advocated for the training of professionals who can manage hearing aids and related challenges. In his remarks, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, said the event marked a historic milestone in Abia State. He explained that the health insurance scheme is contributory—employees will contribute 5%, while the government covers the remaining share. He disclosed that for the first six months of the scheme, workers would contribute 2.5% of their basic salaries, with the government covering the remaining 2.5%. He revealed that the government has provided ₦1 billion as a take-off fund for the scheme. Uche described the initiative as a significant step toward achieving universal health coverage and urged all civil servants to register promptly. He further noted that the hearing aid distribution reflects the government's commitment—through partnerships—to state development, while the free medical outreach will reduce patronage of quack health practitioners. Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Abia State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Chiedozie Egwuonwu, said the initiative is a testament to Governor Otti's unwavering commitment to delivering affordable, quality healthcare, particularly for public sector workers. He added that the scheme is designed to safeguard the health of government workers and their families, and it would cover treatment for common illnesses and emergencies. Copyright © 2022 Nigerian Tribune Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Al Arabiya
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
African blocs expand mediation team to end M23 rebel offensive in Congo
The political blocs of Southern and Eastern Africa have expanded the mediation team for negotiating an end to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel offensive in eastern Congo, at a heads of state meeting on Monday that Rwanda described as fruitful. Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo's biggest conflict in decades appeared to have stalled last week when the M23 failed to attend peace talks with the Congolese government in Angola, and later captured the strategic town of Walikale. The violence, rooted in the long fallout from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and competition for control of mineral riches, has led to rebel control of eastern Congo's two largest cities, thousands of deaths and fears of a wider regional war. The Southern and Eastern Africa blocs appointed five former heads of state, including Nigeria's Olusegun Obasanjo, South Africa's Kgalema Motlanthe and Ethiopia's Sahle-Work Zewde to 'facilitate' the peace process, they said in a statement early on Tuesday. Congo's presidency said on X the new panel would appoint a mediator to replace the president of Angola, who withdrew on Monday following years of faltering efforts to ease tensions between Rwanda and Congo. Rwanda's government, which is facing sanctions and had some aid suspended over its reported provision of arms and troops to M23, said on X the leaders attending Monday's summit 'committed to a political solution that addresses the security concerns of all parties.' Congo accuses M23 of being a Rwandan proxy. Rwanda denies involvement, but also says its forces are acting in self defense against Congo's army and militias hostile to Kigali. The Angolan government expressed frustration last week about a surprise meeting arranged by Qatar's emir between Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, the first face-to-face meeting between the two men since the conflict escalated towards the end of last year. Tshisekedi and Kagame issued a joint statement along with Qatar that called for an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, but which failed to halt the violence. M23 withdrew from what could have been its first direct negotiations with Kinshasa last week after the European Union imposed sanctions against rebel and Rwandan officials.
