First Bitcoin Educators Academy on African Soil Concludes in Lusaka, Zambia
AmityAge has wrapped its first Bitcoin Educators Academy (BEA) on African soil, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from October 2–4, 2026.
The three-day “train-the-trainers” program certified a new cohort of local educators ready to teach Bitcoin in their communities.
Organized in collaboration with Bitcoin Zambia, the event marked a milestone for grassroots Bitcoin education on the continent. Bitcoin Zambia, is the country’s first Bitcoin-only community and one of the most consistent in Southern Africa.
It has built its work through regular meetups, technical workshops, and targeted outreach to women and youth.
What Happened at BEA Lusaka?
The academy brought together roughly 18–20 participants across two parallel tracks (spots were fully booked).
Rather than focusing mainly on Bitcoin fundamentals, the intensive curriculum emphasized practical communication skills: handling objections with empathy, building clear analogies, debunking common myths, public speaking. And explaining Bitcoin simply to family, friends, and pre-coiners.
Participants practiced these skills in a collaborative setting and left certified to teach in their own words and local contexts. Every graduate also received a Trezor hardware wallet for hands-on self-custody training, reflecting a long-term partnership between AmityAge and Trezor.
One graduate, Simatende Paul, founder of BTC Campus Zambia. And a student building campus Bitcoin communities, is already applying the training.
He is undertaking a four-day expedition across Zambia’s Southern Province. To test how practically Bitcoin works for everyday purchases on the ground.
Partners and Funding
The Lusaka BEA was made possible by a grant from the Human Rights Foundation’s Bitcoin Development Fund, which covered seats so local educators could participate free of charge.
AmityAge publicly thanked the HRF for enabling the event and Trezor for ongoing support with hardware wallets and self-custody education.
AmityAge describes itself as focused on sustainable Bitcoin mining and hosting (including in Ethiopia), Bitcoin-backed loans, and education aimed at accelerating “Bitcoinization.”
The company has run more than 20 BEA programs across over 15 countries. With a stated goal of helping bring large numbers of people into Bitcoin through better local educators.
Why This Matters for Bitcoin Adoption in Zambia and Africa?
Effective local education is widely viewed as a key driver of sustainable Bitcoin adoption, particularly in markets where mobile money is already common. And regulatory frameworks for Digital Assets remain developing or light-touch.
Bitcoin is not banned in Zambia, though it is not legal tender and the market is largely unregulated. Community-led efforts like those from Bitcoin Zambia help fill information gaps. And reduce reliance on scams or misleading narratives.
By equipping Zambian participants to teach others, the BEA aims to create a multiplier effect, more confident educators, clearer conversations. And stronger local circular economies.
The immediate follow-up expedition by a graduate underscores the practical orientation of the program.
What Next?
The program’s expansion to other African locations (including a concurrent or nearby Lagos edition). And continued support from partners signal growing institutional and community interest in structured Bitcoin education across the continent.
For more details on the Bitcoin Educators Academy or future sessions, visit AmityAge’s official site.
Graduates are now part of the BEA alumni network and expected to drive education efforts in their communities.