Giving Compass' Take:

• One blockchain entrepreneur named Jaka Mele discusses his efforts in helping disadvantaged children in Gambia, Africa through the charity Kids Are the World.

• Mele's giving journey started from a desire to escape the everyday trappings of his digital life, but everyone else's may be different. The only thing that matters is that there's passion and thought put into the end result.

• Here's a primer about the differences between charity and philanthropy.

My life is all about technology. It has always been. First computers, then internet, now blockchain… It shaped my professional career, and because I love it, it consumes most of my free time as well.

But in last years I have noticed that I am becoming empty and unhappy… Can’t find those little joys of life anymore. Computer games seem dull and just a time wasters. Everything is designed to provide instant pleasure … Buying stuff you don’t need ….

So naturally I decided to do something about it, and began strengthening my philanthropic activities. I love to help, always had. I also noticed that thinking about it makes me happier, and seeing that I made a difference gives me a sense of meaning in life. This is a non-technology story of my last 6 months.

In February my wife Tina and I became involved in a small Slovenian-Gambian charity Za otroke sveta (Kids Are the World), that is helping children in Gambia, Africa.

We started with being a school sponsor, allowing two kids (Juguna, 12 and Abdoulie, 12) from poorest families to again attend and continue schooling. I am proud that this enabled both kids to  —  just days ago  —  successfully complete 4th grade of primary school!

Read the full article about helping kids in Gambia, Africa by Jaka Mele at medium.com.