Strategic Focus Areas
The Foundation operates across four financial and technological pillars designed to strengthen systemic resilience and empower communities:
Financial
Safety
Strengthening safeguards and tools that protect individuals and communities from financial vulnerabilities
Financial Freedom
and Inclusion
Expanding access to financial services, particularly for underserved populations, to promote independence and opportunity.
Access to
Resources
Advancing equitable access to essential services, including connectivity, clean energy, and last-mile healthcare, to ensure communities can thrive in a modern, interconnected world.
Responsible AI
& Robotics
Fostering ethical, transparent, and human-centered technological innovation.
Upcoming Launch
January 2026The official launch of SAFE is scheduled during Plan B Forum taking place in El Salvador.
This milestone will formally introduce the Foundation's mission, strategic pillars, and initial project portfolio to global partners, stakeholders, and the broader public. The launch event will highlight ongoing collaborations and outline opportunities for joint action in the years ahead.
Current Projects
Collaboration with
Emerging as the third-fastest-growing crypto region, Africa is increasingly vulnerable to digital asset scams and fraud. A recent Interpol operation uncovering $260 million in illicit crypto and fiat across Africa signifies the country's urgent need to strengthen its cybersecurity against online criminal activities
The Foundation is currently partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to implement impactful initiatives focused on cybercrime prevention, youth empowerment, and support for victims of trafficking in Senegal.
In parallel, Tether is funding and supporting a select number of civil society organizations that provide direct assistance and protection to victims of human trafficking across Senegal, Nigeria, DRC, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
Vision
Through these efforts, the SAFE seeks to become a global catalyst for inclusive development, technological responsibility, and cross-sector cooperation. By convening diverse stakeholders and enabling impactful projects, it strives to build a safer, more equitable, and more connected future for all.