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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · 1d

Blockchain Philanthropy is a reality, slowly but surely! Merci à Cryptoast pour cet article qui rend compte de nos efforts de manière claire! @msf.ca @rvig.art

cryptoast.fr/medecins-san...

Médecins Sans Frontières fait du staking sur Ethereum pour financer ses actions humanitaires

Pour diversifier ses sources de revenus, Médecins Sans Frontières s'est lancée dans le staking sur Ethereum et les NFT.

cryptoast.fr

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · 23d

If in Gva on the 23rd of October… You know the rest ;) You need to register (for free) with the link below if coming:

@aidexglobal.bsky.social @msf.org

lnkd.in/efgBB-Pz

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Sep 5

Almost a year since we launched @msf.org s liquid staking project stake2care.msf.ch. Today we passed the landmark 1 Million USD equivalent in the vault thanks to our wonderful bootstrap members! Couldn’t be more thankful: your turn now?

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Jun 6

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating :)

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · May 19

zuitzerland.ch here I come! Come hear me speak tomorrow May 20th at 12.00pm and hear about how @msf.org leverages blockchain for good!

Zuitzerland

Zuitzerland is a network state sandbox designed to prototype the civilization of tomorrow. It serves as a hub for pioneers in Web3, AI, biotech, BCI, privacy, and cryptography, fostering safe technolo...

zuitzerland.ch

Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · May 18

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · May 4

If in Geneva on May 8th, come! @msf.org

Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · May 2

And it’s a wrap! Thank you for this fresh perspective on a crucial topic and for allowing me to bring blockchain philanthropy forward!

Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · May 1

The panel on Financial Sustainability covered emerging financing models, blockchain, tokenization, Web3, and reminded us that values must shape how we diversify. Innovation isn’t always about inventing something new but about applying what already exists, intelligently and ethically. @msf.org

Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Apr 29

What a first day for such relevant thematic! Delighted to hear diverse perspectives and ideas brought forward on what is at stake today in our sector.
Make sure to hear me speak tomorrow on our leveraging of blockchain!

Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Apr 28

Heartwarming moments this morning reconnecting with Dubai Humanitarian and the Dubai Aid community. Here s to a great week starting to discuss income diversification and innovation in funding of the sector.. among many other things! Next step @dihad.bsky.social Conference and Exhibition !

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Apr 15

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Apr 4

I am now looking for an intern to expand our income diversification work! Based in geneva or Zurich, this is a VERY interesting opportunity to work on different/new standards of giving for @msf.org

ONLY APPLY VIA THE LINK PLEASE!

medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/position-d...

Médecins Sans Frontières Suisse - Philanthropy Diversification Intern

Philanthropy Diversification efforts ensure that MSF Switzerland receives an increasing amount of philanthropy funding from new and innovative funding sources.

medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com

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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · Apr 1

Doctors Without Borders Secretary-General @chrislockyear.msf.org talks to @aljazeera.com about working in war zones like #Sudan and #Gaza and the impact of aid funding cuts.

www.aljazeera.com/program/talk...

Doctors Without Borders: Treating millions while global aid falls apart

Christopher Lockyear on war, racism allegations, and front-line aid workers.

www.aljazeera.com

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Chris Lockyear @chrislockyear.msf.org · Apr 2

Treating millions while global aid falls apart': only possible due to the strong (and predominantly unrestricted!) support of our over 7.3 million private donors around the world.

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · Apr 1

Doctors Without Borders Secretary-General @chrislockyear.msf.org talks to @aljazeera.com about working in war zones like #Sudan and #Gaza and the impact of aid funding cuts.

www.aljazeera.com/program/talk...

Doctors Without Borders: Treating millions while global aid falls apart

Christopher Lockyear on war, racism allegations, and front-line aid workers.

www.aljazeera.com

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Apr 2

Delighted to be speaking at the Blockchain4Good Summit! @msf.org

Come listen to me on the « Aid Without Borders: Blockchain’s Role in Humanitarian and Emergency Response » panel on April 15th from 10:30 – 11:15 CEST

virtualsummit2025.blockchain4good.io/e/7f6d9db0-d...

virtualsummit2025.blockchain4good.io

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are looking for an associate philanthropy advisor in our Geneva team.

I am biased but our team is awesome. Come be part of it !

Please note all applications to be submitted via the link below:

medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/associate-...

Médecins Sans Frontières Suisse - Associate philanthropy advisor

Associate philanthropy advisor is responsible for raising funds by implementing and improving a newly developed one-to-few strategy for foundations and corporates.

medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com

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Doctors Without Borders @doctorswithoutborders.org · Mar 28

Terrible news today of a powerful Myanmar earthquake that shook communities across Southeast Asia.

Our staff working in Myanmar and Thailand are safe and accounted for.

Swift and unhindered access to the affected areas is critical. More here: www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-r...

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Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · Mar 28

#DRC: Doctors Without Borders' new report, "Risking their lives to survive," reveals the consequences the violence has had on people in Ituri, the barriers they face in accessing healthcare and the humanitarian needs that remain unmet.

Stay informed 👉 ow.ly/QNv350Vpg5s

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 30

Eid Mubarak to all those celebrating!

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 20

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 20

Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than US$660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial www.greenpeace.org/internationa...

Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than US$660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial - Greenpeace International

Free speech and right to protest on the line in the United States.

www.greenpeace.org

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 20

You cut aid in a western capital, the people we attempt to support grapple with the consequences! @msf.org

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF - www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Urgent concern about malnutrition in Yemen after funding cuts, says MSF

Malnutrition is growing in Yemen with needs outpacing current treatment capacity, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, in a statement appealing for greater financial support following a decline in humanitarian funding for the country.

www.reuters.com

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 8

Happy Women’s Day! @msf.org

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Mario Stephan @mariostephan75.bsky.social · Mar 4

Engaging with our partners and supporters in such difficult times for the sector is a necessity! For the Geneva-ites , if interested… more details soon! @msf.org

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