Our financial freedom strategy involves working alongside diaspora communities in the UK to economically empower those in the Global South. We believe that when diaspora networks are equipped with the right financial tools, they become powerful bridges for opportunity, resilience, and shared prosperity.

By integrating Bitcoin into this work, we are supporting diasphora communities to move resources more efficiently and transparently to the people and causes they care about. This approach strengthens both sides of the relationship: families in the UK retain more of what they earn, and communities in the Global South receive greater, more direct support.

At Groundswell, we see four key ways this diaspora-led model, powered by Bitcoin adoption, creates impact:

• Remittances:
  We work with UK-based diaspora communities to use Bitcoin’s low-cost, borderless payment rails to reduce fees and delays. This helps families in the Global South receive a greater share of the money sent to them, increasing household stability and long-term resilience.

• Direct Giving:
  Through peer-to-peer, transparent transfers, diaspora communities can support grassroots initiatives, mutual aid networks, and local changemakers directly. This increases accountability and ensures funds reach recipients quickly and without unnecessary intermediaries.

• Women’s Financial Empowerment:
  By promoting access to self-custodied Bitcoin, we support women in the Global South to gain greater control over their assets. Financial autonomy strengthens decision-making power, long-term security, and community leadership.

• Micro-Finance & Community Capital:
  Bitcoin expands access to saving, transacting, and accessing capital for underserved communities. Through diaspora-backed support and education, we help build inclusive, community-driven financial ecosystems that operate beyond traditional barriers.

By partnering with diaspora communities in the UK, we are helping unlock new pathways for economic empowerment in the Global South, reinforcing the deep connection between financial autonomy, social solidarity, and inclusive community building.

If you would like more information about our Financial Freedom work or are interested in training for your organisation, please get in touch at [email protected].