Binance has announced a humanitarian contribution of US$125,000 to support the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) in its frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
The funding will bolster critical interventions in affected and high-risk communities, including community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication and community engagement initiatives, and the provision of essential supplies and protective equipment for frontline responders.
The Ebola outbreak has placed significant pressure on health systems and communities in affected areas, prompting a coordinated response from government authorities, humanitarian organisations, and public health partners working to contain the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable populations. Binance’s contribution aims to reinforce these efforts at a crucial time.
A key focus of the support is enabling rapid response activities in high-risk and underserved communities, where access to timely public health information, protective resources, and emergency support services remains limited. By supporting both immediate response measures and preventive education, Binance seeks to contribute to reducing transmission and strengthening community resilience.
“Communities across Africa continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience in the face of complex challenges, but frontline responders should not have to face crises like this alone,” said Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Binance. “The Uganda Red Cross Society is playing a vital role in supporting communities, raising awareness, and strengthening outbreak response efforts. We are proud to support their work as they help protect vulnerable populations and deliver critical assistance where it is needed most.”
Robert Kwesiga, Secretary General of the Uganda Red Cross Society, welcomed the partnership, saying:
“Strong partnerships are essential during public health emergencies. Binance’s support comes at a critical time and will help us respond more rapidly, reach more at-risk communities, and reinforce the frontline services needed to help contain the outbreak and save lives. We appreciate Binance’s commitment to standing with communities during times of urgent need.”
This initiative reflects Binance’s broader commitment to supporting communities across Africa through programmes focused on education, financial inclusion, digital skills development, and community empowerment. Through this contribution, Binance is extending that commitment to urgent humanitarian and public health needs by partnering with a trusted local humanitarian organisation with deep frontline expertise.
As one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems with a growing presence across Africa, Binance is encouraging organisations operating across the continent to support communities during times of humanitarian need—not only as economic stakeholders, but as partners in community wellbeing and resilience.
