Board of Directors
Board of Directors
The AB Charitable Foundation has brought together a number of internationally renowned politicians, scholars, industry experts, and public figures to serve as advisors, providing professional opinions and recommendations for the foundation's development and strategic planning.
Bertie Ahern
Chairman of the Board
Former Prime Minister of Ireland (1997-2008, three terms), key figure in European economic growth and peace process Learn more
Danilo Türk
Board Member
Former President of Slovenia (2007-2012), distinguished diplomat in global governance and international law
Lawrence Gonzi
Board Member
Former Prime Minister of Malta (2004-2013), leader of Malta’s economic modernization
Petar Stoyanov
Board Member
Former President of Bulgaria (1997-2002), advocate for Bulgaria’s European integration
Péter Medgyessy
Board Member
Former Prime Minister of Hungary (2002-2004), key architect of Hungary’s market reforms
AB Charitable Foundation Senior Advisors
AB Charitable Foundation Senior Advisors
The Advisory Committee will offer professional support to the AB Charitable Foundation, covering areas such as the evaluation of charitable fund usage, analysis of social responsibility and global impact, and the expansion of resources for international cooperation.
José Ramos-Horta
Senior Advisor
President of the Republic of Timor-Leste (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate), A leader in Timor-Leste’s independence, democratic development, and international peacebuilding.
Boris Tadić
Senior Advisor
Current Honorary Chairman of the Democratic Party (DS), Former President of Serbia, led Serbia’s EU accession efforts and promoted regional stability.
Olusegun Obasanjo
Senior Advisor
Current AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa, Former President of Nigeria, Former AU Chair, Advancing African cooperation, economic reform, and global governance
Victor Yushchenko
Senior Advisor
Founder, Viktor Yushchenko Institute; Former President of Ukraine; Ex-Governor, National Bank, Led the Orange Revolution, advanced EU integration and anti-corruption
Yves Leterme
Senior Advisor
Current Co-Chair, Europe, Global Coalition for Efficient Logistics (GCEL), Former Prime Minister of Belgium (2008, 2009-2011), expert in EU affairs and political stability
Ivo Josipović
Senior Advisor
Current Emeritus Professor, University of Zagreb; Former President of Croatia (2010-2015), a moderate reformist leader who led Croatia into the EU and championed judicial reform.
Filip Vujanović
Senior Advisor
Former President of Montenegro (2003-2018), led Montenegro’s independence and international recognition
Jorge Quiroga
Senior Advisor
Current Leader, Libre (Libertad y Democracia); Former President of Bolivia (2001-2002), advocate for democratic governance and economic reform
Gjorge Ivanov
Senior Advisor
Former President of North Macedonia (2009-2019), advocate for national stability and EU integration
Mladen Ivanić
Senior Advisor
Former Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mladen Ivanić is a seasoned statesman who advanced Bosnia’s integration with Europe and regional peace.
Dzhoomart Otorbaev
Senior Advisor
Current Board Member, Kyrgyz National University; Former PM of Kyrgyzstan; PhD in Physics, Driving national digitalization and regional energy-telecom cooperation
Denzil Douglas
Senior Advisor
Current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saint Kitts and Nevis and former Prime Minister, Advancing e-government, health reform, and climate advocacy
M. Sidiki Kaba
Senior Advisor
Current Minister of Justice, Senegal; former Prime Minister of Senegal, veteran politician and human rights activist.
Chet Greene
Senior Advisor
Current Minister of Foreign Affairs & Director of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda (2023–Present), A key official leading the nation’s foreign relations and immigration management.
Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau
Senior Advisor
Current Leader, Union of Moderate Parties, Vanuatu; Former Prime Minister of Vanuatu, A leader who advanced cabinet formation, energy, infrastructure, and political stability reforms during his tenure.
Kabine Korama
Senior Advisor
Current Chair, Global Fairness Initiative; Former Prime Minister of Guinea, A reformist leader who steered economic stabilization and foreign investment initiatives.
Timothy Harris
Senior Advisor
Current Leader, People’s Labour Party; Former Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, A statesman who promoted small-state economic diversification and regional cooperation.
Garba Baba Umar
Senior Advisor
Former Vice President of INTERPOL Africa, senior advisor in international police cooperation and counterterrorism
Kateryna Yushchenko
Senior Advisor
Ex-First Lady of Ukraine; public-diplomacy expert, Established children’s health foundation, linking Western aid networks
Thomas Axworthy
Senior Advisor
Canadian policy advisor & governance scholar, Expert in constitutional reform, foreign strategy, and Indigenous affairs
Galileo Violini
Senior Advisor
Member, Executive Board, Centro Internacional de Física de Bogotá (CIF); Director Emeritus, CIF.
Alberto Zucconi
Senior Advisor
President, Person Centered Approach Institute (IACP); Chair, Board of Trustees, World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS); Secretary-General, World University Consortium (WUC); Member, Board of Directors, Sustainability University (Santa Fe, NM, USA); External Scientific Advisor, WHO EURO Office for Investment in Health & Development; Advisory Board Member, Inter-Parliamentary Coalition for Global Ethics; Co-Founder, World Sustainability Forum (WSF).
Aleksander Zidanšek
Senior Advisor
Physics Researcher, Jožef Stefan Institute (IJS); Professor of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Maribor; Vice-Dean, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (IPS).
Antonina Stoyanova
Senior Advisor
Ex-First Lady of Bulgaria; international law & culture specialist, Advocating heritage digitization and women’s leadership
Joanna Nurse
Senior Advisor
Global public-health expert; ex-WHO coordinator, Championing outbreak response and sustainable health systems
Maha Ibrahim Mohamed Morsy
Senior Advisor
Education & women’s-empowerment advocate, Driving grassroots literacy and entrepreneurship in Egypt
Moneef R. Zou'bi
Senior Advisor
Dr. Moneef R. Zou’bi is a global science policy leader advancing sustainability and peace through innovation and international cooperation.
Milena Dobronic
Senior Advisor
Ex-First Lady of Bolivia; education advocate, Promoting indigenous mother-tongue schooling and women’s community empowerment
Gradually adding more advisory board members...
Vision and Mission of the Foundation
Vision and Mission of the Foundation
Vision
Become a bridge between blockchain technology innovation and social good, providing value and trust support for global users and institutions.
Promote the empowerment of social welfare through blockchain technology, enhancing transparency and trust.
Connect global resources, foster multi-party collaboration, and build a decentralized charitable ecosystem.
Leverage technology to support social responsibility, drive sustainable development, and achieve a fairer public welfare system.
Mission
Technological Capabilities: Utilize blockchain, smart contracts, and AI technology to optimize charitable processes and improve fund utilization efficiency.
Ecosystem Development: Build an open and sustainable public welfare ecosystem, attracting more social resources to participate collectively.
Charitable Support: Promote public welfare projects in education, healthcare, and environmental protection, benefiting global communities.
Open and Transparent: Fund flows are clearly traceable and subject to public oversight, creating a trustworthy public welfare model.
Foundation's Core Functions
Foundation's Core Functions
Allocating 15%-30% of Gas Fees to philanthropic causes, accelerating real-world project impact.
Supporting the research, development, and optimization of AB technology
Invest in high-quality innovative applications. 15%–30% of investment returns will be allocated to charitable causes.
Fund Allocation Principles
Technical Development and Maintenance
Supporting the development and upgrading of AB technology.
Ecosystem Fund
Continuously invests in high-quality and innovative applications.
15%–30% of investment returns are allocated to charity.
Charitable Donations
15% to 30% of gas fees are allocated to charity.
Community Promotion
Developer competitions, hackathons, technical seminars, and community event funds.
Fund Allocation Principles
Technical Development and Maintenance
Supporting the development and upgrading of AB technology.
Ecosystem Fund
Continuously invests in high-quality and innovative applications.
15%–30% of investment returns are allocated to charity.
Charitable Donations
15% to 30% of gas fees are allocated to charity.
Community Promotion
Developer competitions, hackathons, technical seminars, and community event funds.
Charity Foundation's Operation Model
Charity Foundation's Operation Model
Funding Sources
1. 15%–30% is extracted from gas fees and automatically allocated via smart contracts to ensure fair and transparent funding of the AB Foundation CLG (Ireland) pool. Joint donations from partners and charitable organizations are also accepted.
2. 15%–30% of the investment returns from all AB Ecosystem Fund projects will also be injected into the AB Foundation CLG (Ireland) pool.
Fund Usage
A strict audit process is followed to ensure that charitable funds are used according to established rules. Regular donations are made to globally recognized charitable organizations, supporting public welfare projects such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. An emergency relief fund is established to provide assistance during natural disasters or urgent humanitarian crises.
Transparent Management
Utilizing blockchain technology, all fund flows are publicly verifiable on-chain, ensuring transparency. Anyone can check donation records through a blockchain explorer or platform, subject to public oversight. An independent third-party audit mechanism is established, with regular disclosure of fund usage reports to enhance credibility.
Foundation Structure
Foundation Structure
Board of Directors
The highest decision-making body, responsible for setting strategic direction.
Charity Committee
Independently manages the use of charitable funds.
Operational Team
Responsible for daily operations and project execution.
Oversight Committee
Review the compliance of foundation operations.
About Us
AB Foundation CLG (Ireland) is an independent international non-governmental organization registered in Ireland and recognized as a legal entity under the European Union, dedicated to advancing global public welfare (view registration certificate). Guided by the principles of transparent operations and open collaboration, AB Foundation CLG (Ireland) actively promotes social well-being and sustainable development, sincerely inviting oversight and cooperation from all sectors of society to jointly create a better future.