I have a sad share story to share--but it's also a potent reminder of what we are fighting for
We had invited @MukunguFelix
to come to @BitcoinAtlantis
last week, as part of the @MyfirstBitcoin_ team
Felix is a Bitcoin Education superstar--last year he joined the @MyfirstBitcoin_ Node Network and taught the #BitcoinDiploma to 16 students. This year over 300 have already signed up. That's in addition to his goal of onboarding 100 local businesses in Nairobi
He teaches online so while it is mostly Kenyans, students can join from anywhere. A star pupil last year--
@PallabJD1 -- was so inspired that he continued studying, translated the Diploma into his local language of Assamese, started his own Bitcoin Education project and is the first node to join our network from India
All of the above accomplishments were achieved with almost no financial support
For the Feb 29th @MyfirstBitcoin_ Education Unconference we set aside 21% of all ticket sales to a grant for the network. The network is self-governing and choose Felix to receive this grant of about $1,000
The closing of the Unconference was meant to be the announcement and transfer of funds to Felix--showing a tangible example of how we can support each other
Felix wasn't there. Despite having all the required papers, supporting documentation, paid hotel and travel reservations, he was not granted a visa. There are no stamps in his passport--he has still never left Kenya in his life
Felix will still receive the grant--because #Bitcoin does not require permission
I've never met Felix in person and was disappointed that that will have to wait, but this is a potent reminder of what we are fighting for. We are fighting for a world in which Felix was there with all of in Portugal last week. We are fighting for a world in which we--not some politician or bureaucrat--get to define our own destiny
Hope to see you soon @MukunguFelix!
All proceeds will be dedicated to supporting the mission. 🌎
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