About Us
Our Story
Bitcoin Dada was founded by Lorraine Marcel, a passionate advocate for financial inclusion, after realizing the stark gender gap in the Bitcoin and blockchain space. Her journey began in rooms where women were either absent or significantly underrepresented, reinforcing a hard truth—financial innovation was moving forward, but women were being left behind. Determined to change this narrative, she set out to create a space where African women could access Bitcoin education, build careers, and become leaders in the industry.
What started as a simple initiative has grown into a powerful movement spanning multiple African countries. Bitcoin Dada is now at the forefront of equipping women with the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to navigate the Bitcoin ecosystem. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and strategic industry collaborations, the organization is not only breaking barriers but also creating real opportunities for women to thrive in the digital economy.
Our Why
Women form a significant population in Africa, and are often left behind in many innovations in the digital space.
At Bitcoin Dada we endeavor to close the gap and turn what is perceived to be foreign and even suspect technology into a well understood and adopted resource to masses, through online courses, events and social networking.
our achievements
Empowering Women Across 11 African Countries
Our expansion reflects not just growth in numbers but the deep impact of a shared vision—connecting, educating, and inspiring women to take control of their financial futures through Bitcoin.
Winner of the ‘Most Impactful Bitcoiner’ Award
This prestigious award honors her unwavering commitment to breaking barriers, educating communities, and driving meaningful change in the Bitcoin space.
Through her leadership, we continue to empower women across the continent with the tools and knowledge to take control of their financial futures.
Launched the DADA Devs Club
By providing mentorship, technical education, and hands-on experience, this program is equipping women with the skills to build, innovate, and contribute to the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Through this initiative, we are breaking down barriers in the tech space and ensuring that more African women have the opportunity to shape the future of decentralized finance.
Watch our CEO share the vision behind Dada Devs
Successfully Trained & Graduated 8 Cohorts
From complete beginners to empowered advocates, our program continues to attract more curious minds, with each cohort receiving increasing applications, reinforcing that education is key to Bitcoin adoption.
Driving Real-World Impact & Community Innovation
Alumni have secured jobs, launched ventures, and built Bitcoin-powered innovations like Tando, which enables seamless Bitcoin transactions in Kenya, BitBiashara, onboarding merchants onto the bitcoin standard and many more.
Global Speaker Representation
By bringing African women's perspectives to these stages, we are not only ensuring inclusivity but also contributing to the future of Bitcoin adoption and financial landscape.
Hands-On Learning: Workshops & Bootcamps
These sessions provide our students with practical knowledge and direct engagement with Bitcoin products, enhancing their learning experience.
Through these partnerships, we have also extended our reach to university students, introducing Bitcoin education to the next generation.
Hosting Bitcoin Events Across Africa
Notable events include Bitnob in Nairobi, African Bitcoin Day, sponsored by the Africa Bitcoin Conference and the Machankura launch in Kenya, which have contributed to growing the Bitcoin community.
Additionally, we have sponsored some of our students to attend major Bitcoin conferences such as Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town and Africa Bitcoin Conference, providing them with global exposure, learning opportunities, and invaluable industry connections.
Global Recognition
These spotlights have elevated our mission, amplifying the voices of African women in Bitcoin and reinforcing our role in driving financial inclusion through education and advocacy.
Bitcoin for Community Impact
Through our End Period Poverty initiative, we have helped keep underprivileged children in school by providing essential menstrual products, ensuring that no girl misses out on education due to period poverty.
In collaboration with our members, we have carried out these charitable efforts in Kenya and Uganda, showcasing Bitcoin’s power to drive meaningful social change beyond finance.