SINGAPORE, May 26, 2025 – The AB Charity Foundation (AB Foundation X AB Blockchain) has announced the appointment of 10 globally influential figures in statecraft and international affairs to its Senior Advisory Board. This move is intended to bolster its strategic think tank and support the Foundation’s efforts to expand technology-driven philanthropy and worldwide cooperation.
With these additions, the Foundation’s advisory network now encompasses five continents and includes nearly 30 current and former heads of state, leaders of international organizations, and policy specialists, creating a “Global Philanthropy Strategy Engine” that is cross-cultural, cross-sector, and cross-institutional.
Bertie Ahern, the Foundation’s Chair and former Prime Minister of Ireland, stated, “We are pleased to welcome these insightful and proactive advisors to AB. ‘Tech for Good’ is a collaborative global undertaking—we can only establish a reliable, inclusive, and sustainable global philanthropy ecosystem by integrating governance expertise with technological advancements.”
The AB Charity Foundation plans to continue expanding its governance network and work alongside the United Nations system, international NGOs, government bodies, and prominent technology companies to promote “verifiable acts of goodwill” in crucial areas such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, and humanitarian aid.
New Senior Advisory Board Members:
Olusegun Obasanjo — Former President of Nigeria and past Chairperson of the African Union, recognized for spearheading economic reform and regional collaboration across Africa.
Victor Yushchenko — Former President of Ukraine, esteemed economist and reform-oriented leader who played a key role in the country’s democratic transition.
Thomas Axworthy — Renowned Canadian policy expert and public administration authority, previously Secretary to the Prime Minister (Chief Policy Advisor).
Dzhoomart Otorbaev — Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, distinguished economist and policymaker, a leading reformer in Central Asia.
Denzil Douglas — Former Prime Minister and current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Joanna Nurse — Senior expert at the World Health Organization, with substantial experience in global health policy and public health management.
Maha Ibrahim Mohamed Morsy — Wife of former Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, a driving force in Egypt’s social welfare and education initiatives.
Kateryna Yushchenko — Wife of Ukraine’s third President Victor Yushchenko; as First Lady, she championed initiatives in healthcare, child welfare, and cultural exchange.
Antonina Stoyanova — Former First Lady of Bulgaria and wife of ex-President Petar Stoyanov; a legal expert and diplomat who held various positions at the United Nations.
Milena Dobronic — Wife of former Bolivian President Jorge Quiroga; a leading advocate for social services and education in Bolivia.
About AB Charity Foundation
The AB Charity Foundation is an independent international NGO registered in Ireland with EU legal status, technologically supported by AB DAO. The Foundation utilizes blockchain, AI, and other advanced technologies to develop global philanthropic infrastructure, pioneering a “Governance Trust + Technology-Driven” approach to serve the public interest.
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