Bitget, the world’s leading Universal Exchange (UEX), is making waves in education and empowerment by formally supporting the first-ever global UNICEF Game Jam, a 40-day virtual hackathon inviting young people across eight countries to create original video games. This initiative is part of Bitget’s partnership with UNICEF’s Game Changers Coalition and underscores CEO Gracy Chen’s commitment to harnessing blockchain as a force for opportunity and learning.
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For Gracy Chen, one of the most visible female leaders in the crypto industry and a recent nominee among the Top 50 Women in Web3 & AI, the hackathon represents more than a platform for creativity. She sees it as a gateway for young people particularly girls in emerging economies to gain access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills. According to Chen, emerging technologies like blockchain and Web3 can break cycles of poverty by offering youth pathways into entrepreneurship, innovation, and financial independence. “Introducing children to digital skills at an early age is crucial to accelerate the growth of emerging tech and finance. Too often, access to tech education starts too late and excludes those with the most potential. We aim to make the digital space more inclusive and empowering for the next generation of women leaders,” she emphasized.
As a strategic partner of the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition, Bitget Academy, the company’s educational arm, will help develop UNICEF’s first interactive blockchain training module, blending online and in-person instruction with video game creation skills. The program is set to reach 300,000 people—including adolescent girls, parents, mentors, and teachers across eight countries, equipping them with blockchain knowledge and practical skills.
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This initiative is part of Bitget’s broader commitment to inclusion and women’s empowerment in the blockchain ecosystem. The company recently launched its Lady Forward campaign, which expands into university partnerships, internship programs, and the Female Leaders Program, connecting women developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers across the globe. Chen’s advocacy also extends into academia, where she serves as a guest professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). There, she teaches a blockchain course for finance and mathematics students, blending Harvard Business School-style case methods, pitching sessions, and guest lectures to prepare the next generation to thrive in a digital-first economy.
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Through these efforts, Bitget is putting inclusion into action. By collaborating with UNICEF, the company is connecting blockchain and Web3 technologies with initiatives that drive meaningful change—expanding digital access, encouraging creative learning, and equipping young people in developing regions with the skills and confidence to succeed in the future global economy.
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