Make A Crypto Donation

Across Virunga National Park, innovation and technology are key to fulfilling our conservation and sustainable development aims.  In addition to physical technology, we continually track advancements in digital that can help us better connect with our supporters and be used for the greater good. Crypto-donations deliver on both these fronts.

As well as being native to digital landscapes, many people invested in cryptocurrencies exhibit an affinity for the natural world and a strong sense of social justice. By accepting crypto-donations, we make it easier for tech-minded, eco-conscious individuals to directly donate cryptocurrency to Virunga in a tax-efficient way.

Crypto-donations are used in much the same way as conventional donations. They help to conserve mountain gorillas and the Park’s rich-biodiversity, support sustainable development projects, such as the building of renewable energy sources, and ensure the continued presence of Rangers, the guardians of the Park’s long-term survival.

In 2021, thanks to our supporters we

  • Removed 1,260 snares

  • Conducted 24,000km of air surveillance

  • Patrolled 65,000km by foot

  • Provided healthcare and emergency support 620 Rangers and their families

  • Trained 150 new Rangers

WHY DONATE CRYPTO?

In many countries, donating cryptocurrency is classed as a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. This can make Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrency donations one of the most tax efficient ways to support Virunga National Park. However, you should consult a tax professional for specifics about your country.

How Your Donation Can Help
  • Mountain gorilla mother and its baby gorilla lying in their natural habitat
    Mountain Gorillas

    Mountain Gorillas are a keystone species of Virunga national park, meaning many organisms rely on the disturbance effect they have on their environment. Donating crypto-currency helps  protect mountain gorillas and the ecosystems they inhabit.

  • Wildlife Ranger Challenge
    Reality for Rangers

    Dealing with conflict in and around Virunga national park is the daily reality for Rangers. Donating in the virtual world helps fund and support the 689 rangers that protect the Park.

  • Women's Day celebretation on Tchegera Island
    Empowering Women

    Digital donations help to empower women through work-based training and employment opportunities via the Park’s numerous sustainable development projects.

  • Employees making chocolate at Virunga chocolate factory
    Interconnected: People and the Park

    The Park needs the help of local people to thrive. Crypto donations help to ensure that there are employment opportunities in ecotourism, renewable power and conservation, as well as education on sustainable farming practices.

Frequent Asked Questions

A. Yes, you can. We have an option for donors to submit only an email in order to receive an automatic tax receipt.

A. Yes, the Virunga Foundation is a registered charity in the UK and Belgium.

A. If you’d like to learn more about how donating crypto can lower your taxes, please talk to a local tax professional or review your tax authority guidelines.

A. No we do not. Through our crypto-wallet custodians The Giving Block, the charity auto-converts these gifts to dollars as soon as we receive them.

A. The Giving Block’s technology enables Virunga to accept donations in a variety of cryptocurrencies, ensuring transactions are processed securely and compliantly.

A. Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) USD Coin (USDC) Dai (DAI) Dogecoin (DOGE) Basic Attention Token (BAT) Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 0x (ZRX) 1inch (1INCH) Aave (AAVE) Alchemix (ALCX) Amp (AMP) Ankr Network (ANKR) API3 (API3) Audius (AUDIO) Axie Infinity Shards (AXS) Balancer (BAL) Bancor Network Token (BNT) BarnBridge (BOND) Bitcoin Cash (BCH) ChainLink (LINK) Civic (CVC) Compound (COMP) Curve (CRV) Decentraland (MANA) Dogelon Mars (ELON) Enjin Coin (ENJ) Fantom (FTM) Fetch AI (FET) Filecoin (FIL) Gala (GALA) Gemini Dollar (GUSD) Injective Protocol (INJ) Keep3r (KP3R) Kyber Network (KNC) Litecoin (LTC) Livepeer (LPT) Loopring (LRC) Magic Internet Money (MIM) Maker (MKR) Mask Network (MASK) Merit Circle (MC) Mirror Protocol (MIR) Moss Carbon Credit (MCO2) Numeraire (NMR) Orchid (OXT) PAX Gold (PAXG) Polygon (MATIC) Quant (QNT) Radicle (RAD) Ren (REN) Render Token (RNDR) Shiba Inu (SHIB) Skale (SKL) Smooth Love Potion (SLP) Somnium Space (CUBE) Spell Token (SPELL) Storj (STORJ) SushiSwap (SUSHI) Synthetix (SNX) Terra (LUNA) TerraUSD (UST) Tezos (XTZ) The Graph (GRT) The Sandbox (SAND) UMA (UMA) Uniswap (UNI) Wrapped Centrifuge (wCFG) Yearn.Finance (YFI) Zcash (ZEC)