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Floki Funds Water Wells in Africa Using FLOKI Token

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Floki Funds Water Wells in Africa Using FLOKI Token

Flokiannounced a new partnership with the nonprofit Water Wells for Africa (WWFA) to fund and build two clean water wells in Malawi, one of the least developed nations in Africa. The initiative, fully funded with FLOKI tokens, will provide entire villages with access to safe, sustainable drinking water. We're proud to partner with @waterwellswwfa to build two new water wells in Malawi, giving entire villages access to clean, safe water. šŸ’§Funded entirely in $FLOKI, this reflects our core pillars of Charity, Utility, and Community, using crypto to create real impact where it's… pic.twitter.com/OjLw0IGlfG — FLOKI (@FLOKI) October 7, 2025 This move aligns with Floki’s commitment to its three founding pillars—Charity, Utility, and Community. How Floki’s Partnership With WWFA Works The Water Wells for Africa Foundation, based in the United States with active operations in Malawi, has been addressing the continent’s clean water crisis since 1996. It focuses on building and rehabilitating water wells in remote regions where clean water access is extremely limited. Under the partnership, Floki’s funding—denominated in FLOKI tokens—will cover the cost of drilling, installation, and community training. The wells will serve hundreds of residents in Malawi, who currently rely on unsafe surface water for daily use. WWFA operates through two main teams: Its U.S. business center handles fundraising, administration, and logistics. Its Malawi team scouts locations, drills wells, installs pumps, and trains local residents to maintain them. WWFA said: ā€œFor almost three decades, we’ve been hard at work addressing the global water crisis. As of January 2025, our agile nonprofit has provided over 500 sustainable water sources that over 450,000 people access every day in the most unreachable and remote African villages.ā€ Why Malawi Matters Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, faces severe challenges in water accessibility. According to UNICEF data, more than 25% of the population lacks access to clean drinking water, and many rely on contaminated sources. By funding two new wells, Floki and WWFA directly address a core development barrier. Each well provides safe water to entire villages, reducing disease spread and enabling community growth. This collaboration reinforces the belief that crypto-funded initiatives can create tangible outcomes when paired with trusted, experienced organizations. The Broader Impact of Clean Water Projects Floki’s donation goes beyond providing clean water—it creates a ripple effect across education, health, and economic stability. Access to safe water brings multiple benefits: Health Improvement: Communities experience fewer cases of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Education Access: Children, especially girls, spend less time fetching water and more time in school. Economic Growth: Freed from daily water collection, adults can focus on farming, small businesses, or skilled labor. Community Empowerment: Local teams are trained to manage and maintain wells, building long-term self-reliance. WWFA’s community-based model ensures that the wells remain functional for years by transferring ownership and responsibility to local leaders. Floki’s History of Philanthropy Floki’s collaboration with WWFA is the latest in a series of global charitable initiatives that use blockchain technology to drive direct impact. Since its early days, Floki has emphasized charity-driven utility—a principle that has seen it fund schools and community projects across multiple continents. Notable initiatives include: Nigeria (2022): Construction of a fully functional school in partnership with the United Nations, Embassy of Japan, and the Tabitha Cumi Foundation. Ghana, Laos, and Guatemala: Additional school projects designed to improve access to education in underprivileged areas. India (2024): A new school project announced as part of its ongoing commitment to global education. Each of these projects was funded through the Floki ecosystem, showcasing the project’s unique blend of cryptocurrency utility and community engagement. Floki’s Expanding Ecosystem and Global Reach Beyond philanthropy, Floki has expanded its presence in the crypto industry through regulatory and financial milestones. In October 2024, Valour, a European issuer of digital asset-backed securities, launched the Valour Floki (FLOKI) SEK ETP on the Spotlight Stock Market. This exchange-traded product allows both retail and institutional investors to gain exposure to FLOKI in a regulated environment. The FLOKI ETP made Floki the only project on the BNB Chain, apart from BNB itself, to secure such a listing. The product tracks the token’s market price while offering regulated custody and compliance safeguards. This development represents Floki’s continued effort to position itself as more than a memecoin, combining real-world impact with transparent financial infrastructure. Floki’s MiCAR-Compliant White Paper In July 2024, Floki became the first crypto token to register a MiCAR-compliant white paper with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This regulatory milestone ensures that FLOKI meets all requirements of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), providing: Legal access to trade FLOKI across regulated EU markets. Greater transparency for investors. Stronger institutional positioning under European law. The white paper was approved through ICX, a regulated European exchange, and verified by its National Competent Authority. Conclusion Floki’s latest initiative shows that blockchain-based projects can be structured to deliver both financial innovation and social responsibility. As the FLOKI token expands in utility and regulatory recognition, its community-led efforts highlight how decentralized finance can address essential human needs such as access to clean water. Floki said in its announcement, ā€œWe’ll keep building and giving back, using crypto as a force for real-world good.ā€ Through this partnership, Floki extends its impact beyond the digital space—turning crypto assets into real infrastructure that sustains lives. Resources About Water Wells for Africa: https://waterwellsforafrica.org/who-we-are/about-us/ Floki X platform: https://x.com/FLOKI UNICEF Malawi Annual Report 2024: https://www.unicef.org/malawi/reports/unicef-malawi-annual-report-2024 Floki’s MiCAR-Compliant White Paper: https://www.lcx.com/floki-mica-white-paper/ Floki’s announcement for completion of school in Nigeria: https://blog.floki.com/floki-completes-monumental-school-project-in-nigeria-584ba7f589cf

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