# Building a Bitcoin Surfer Kids Community in South Africa

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Podcast: [DJ Valerie B LOVE Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dj-valerie-b-love-podcast-924764)
Published: 2025-06-03T14:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/bitcoin-ekasi-surfer-kids-south-africa-hermann-vivier
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 Full episode with transcript and show notes: https://www.djvalerieblove.com/post/bitcoin-ekasi-surfer-kids-south-africa-hermann-vivier   In this episode, we dive into the inspiring work of Hermann Vivier, the founder of Bitcoin Ekasi and The Surfer Kids, a nonprofit organization based in South Africa. Hermann shares his journey of supporting young people through surfing and financial empowerment by integrating Bitcoin into their lives. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning the organization to a Bitcoin standard, where they now fundraise and pay salaries in Bitcoin. Hermann also reflects on the impact of Bitcoin on the community, particularly during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and how it has provided a new avenue for societal change and personal growth. Hermann opens up about his personal journey of recovery from addiction and how it parallels the principles of Bitcoin, emphasizing personal responsibility and self-sovereignty. He shares insights into the circular economy they've built in the township, where Bitcoin is used as a medium of exchange, and the transformative effect it has had on the children and the community. The episode also touches on the broader implications of Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom and societal transformation, drawing parallels between the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and recovery programs.

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