The Development CAFE – Project “I AM”

Project ‘I AM’ is a Research 4 Development project that aims to test the feasibility of using Blockchain Technology to empower refugee groups.

Starting with a gap assessment with refugee groups and asylum seekers in Indonesia, and eventually organizing skill training to empower them to be able to do digital nomad jobs, and perhaps help them get paid in cryptocurrencies or alternate banking systems, and create digital IDs.

We operate on a ‘Development’ not ‘Charity’ model, where we see refugees and asylum seekers as development partners who need simple solutions that can help them take charge of their own lives. This has been our model with farmers, women’s groups and other NGOs that we work with in Asia and Africa.