Iran DAO is a web3 social-impact initiative raising crypto and providing resources for Iran’s women-led revolutionWe're raising funds to advance and support human rights, humanitarian, and democracy initiatives for the people of Iran and use legally authorised means to distribute these funds and provide services to those affected by regime violence.How will the funds be used?Our top priority is to provide relief to Iranians impacted by regime violence. Unfortunately, due to strict international sanctions, delivering assistance to Iranians inside Iran can be challenging. That's why we work closely with legal experts to ensure that our aid efforts comply with OFAC regulations.Distributing funds to Iranians surviving deprivation of human rightsProviding Opsec training and anti-internet censorship resources with a focus on assisting Iranian women & LGBTQIA+Supporting grassroots education campaigns outside IranEternalizing protest footage on the blockchain so it can't ever be erasedLearn more on our websiteWhat's happening in Iran?The news of Jina Mahsa Amini’s death sent never felt before shockwaves to Iranians in Iran and the rest of the world.Jina was not only a woman but as a Kurdish-Iranian also from an ethnic minority. Her death and the subsequent protests felt like an explosive “final stroke” or a “tipping point” to many. Despite ruthless violence, unjust executions, and frequent internet blackouts imposed by the regime, Iranians remain determined in their pursuit of freedom, basic human rights, and democracy. This revolution represents their unwavering imagination for a brighter future and a rejection of the Islamic regime's control over their lives.The current situation in Iran is dire and it's hard to imagine it getting any worse. That's why it's more critical than ever for the international community to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people.Who is behind this?We are an independent collective of ordinary people, activists, and web3-natives bootstrapped into existence with the loving support of Alona Shevchenko and the entire Ukraine DAO community. A proud mix of Iranians and non-Iranians across gender & sexual identity. Ukraine DAO is not only a huge inspiration but also a guiding voice — we could not be more thankful.We are deeply thankful for the outpouring of generosity from the web3 community leading up to our launch and thereafter. Your support has been truly overwhelming.Find us on TwitterGo to our website