The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new round of grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund, distributing a total of 7 BTC, equivalent to approximately $706,000, to support 20 global projects aimed at enhancing human rights through Bitcoin technology.

Among the recipients, three initiatives based in Africa include Naiyoma, Tando, and the African UX Bitcoin Bootcamp, highlighting a growing focus on the continent.

Naiyoma, Africa's first female Bitcoin Core developer, is set to enhance Bitcoin's codebase with the support of the grant, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency space.

Tando, co-founded by Sabina Gitau, enables 54 million Kenyans to transact using Bitcoin through M-PESA, offering a KYC-free and fee-free Lightning wallet to boost liquidity and user growth.

The African UX Bitcoin Bootcamp empowers UX designers from authoritarian countries by providing training and access to the Africa Bitcoin Conference, with funding covering all participant expenses.

The grants focus on initiatives related to technical education in authoritarian regimes, independent media, decentralized mining, and private financial solutions, particularly in Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

Other notable projects funded include Krux, which transforms generic devices into secure hardware wallets, and Stratum V2, promoting decentralized Bitcoin mining.

Stratum V2 Reference Implementation (SRI) allows nodes to create their own block templates, enhancing censorship resistance in Bitcoin mining.

No Bullshit Bitcoin provides ad-free news on Bitcoin and open-source technology, focusing on privacy and freedom technologies for activists in repressive environments.

The Financial Freedom Policy Coalition, founded by Venezuelan activist Jorge Jraissati, promotes economic opportunities for individuals living under authoritarian regimes.

YakiHonne, a Nostr protocol client, supports free speech and Bitcoin payments across 170 countries, contributing to the decentralized social media landscape.

The HRF continues to seek support for the Bitcoin Development Fund, inviting donations and grant applications through its website to further its mission of promoting global human rights.