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Crypto Aid Revives Farming in War-Torn Syria

1/24/2026

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In northwestern Syria, farmer Hala Mahmoud Almahmoud received $500 in cryptocurrency to restart her farm after a 14-year civil war.
The aid comes from HesabPay, an Afghan start-up using blockchain to transform humanitarian assistance.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has supported HesabPay, aiding over 86,000 families in Afghanistan.
Mercy Corps partners with HesabPay to extend the initiative to Syria, with plans for programs in Sudan and Haiti.

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In northwestern Syria, farmer Hala Mahmoud Almahmoud received $500 in cryptocurrency to restart her farm after a 14-year civil war.
The aid comes from HesabPay, an Afghan start-up using blockchain to transform humanitarian assistance.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has supported HesabPay, aiding over 86,000 families in Afghanistan.
Mercy Corps partners with HesabPay to extend the initiative to Syria, with plans for programs in Sudan and Haiti.