About BitJR Academy & Space
BitJR Academy and Space is a non-profit Bitcoin initiative focused on educating kids ages 6–17 and building a kids’ Bitcoin circular economy. We are based in Livingstone, Zambia. Our two priorities are Bitcoin education and a safe environment where kids can earn, spend, and save sats.
Our Mission
Teach Bitcoin and money skills in a fun, age-appropriate way.
Build a kids’ circular economy where sats can be earned and spent.
Create a Kids’ Hub for learning, play, and real-world practice.
Use NFC Bolt cards in place of phones.
Educate 120 kids every year for long-term impact.
Prepare children for the future with Bitcoin skills.
Support parents and the wider community in understanding Bitcoin.
Our Vision
To prepare children for the future by using Bitcoin to build financial confidence, creativity, and independence.
Why We Do It
Many children lack guidance on Bitcoin. Kids are naturally innovative and creative, and Bitcoin offers a path to financial independence. A young population is ready to learn and adapt when given the right tools.
Problems We Are Addressing
- Kids don’t have access to bank or mobile money services.
- Teaching healthy saving habits early.
- Opening minds to the global economy through borderless money.
Our Strategy
We use Bitcoin education, games, NFC Bolt cards, and real transactions to drive adoption in Livingstone, Zambia.
Our Challenges in 2025
- No permanent learning space.
- No long-term reliable way of earning sats.
- No reliable mode of transport for kids to and from classes, meetups, and merchants.
- No reliable way to get NFC Bolt cards.
- Most kids don’t have smart devices, which hinders Bitcoin transaction practice.
Our Achievements in 2025
- Taught 100 kids ages 6–17.
- Onboarded 2 local school tuck shops.
- Taught 18 local school teachers.
- 15 kids now spend Bitcoin daily.