AB Foundation

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

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Lawrence Gonzi

Board Member

Former Prime Minister of Malta (2004-2013), leader of Malta’s economic modernization

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Petar Stoyanov

Board Member

Former President of Bulgaria (1997-2002), advocate for Bulgaria’s European integration

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Péter Medgyessy

Board Member

Former Prime Minister of Hungary (2002-2004), key architect of Hungary’s market reforms

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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

Current President of Timor-Leste (2022-), Former President (2007-2012), Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

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Boris Tadić

Senior Advisor

Former President of Serbia, led Serbia’s EU accession efforts and promoted regional stability.

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Filip Vujanović

Senior Advisor

Former President of Montenegro (2003-2018), led Montenegro’s independence and international recognition

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Garba Baba Umar

Senior Advisor

Former Vice President of INTERPOL Africa, senior advisor in international police cooperation and counterterrorism

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Gjorge Ivanov

Senior Advisor

Former President of North Macedonia (2009-2019), advocate for national stability and EU integration

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Ivo Josipović

Senior Advisor

Former President of Croatia (2010-2015), a moderate reformist leader who led Croatia into the EU and championed judicial reform.

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Jorge Quiroga

Senior Advisor

Former President of Bolivia (2001-2002), advocate for democratic governance and economic reform

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Ma Xingli

Senior Advisor

Global advocate for Chinese business and culture, founder of the "World Outstanding Chinese Award."

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Mladen Ivanić

Senior Advisor

Mladen Ivanić is a seasoned statesman who advanced Bosnia’s integration with Europe and regional peace.

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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.

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Yves Leterme

Senior Advisor

Former Prime Minister of Belgium (2008, 2009-2011), expert in EU affairs and political stability

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Zeng Junhao

Senior Advisor

Tech investment leader specializing in Web3.0, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor innovation.

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Gradually adding more advisory board members...

AB Foundation X AB Blockchain Building Trust, Empowering Goodness

Dublin, Ireland – May 8, 2025 – AB Foundation and AB Blockchain successfully held the inaugural "Technology-driven Global Philanthropy Closed-door Forum" today in Dublin.

The forum brought together distinguished global leaders and experts to discuss the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence, in advancing global philanthropy.

The forum was chaired by Bertie Ahern, Chairman of AB Foundation, former Prime Minister of Ireland, and former President of the European Council, who delivered the keynote speech titled "Technology and Trust: Building a New Global Philanthropic Order."

Anthony Tsang, spokesperson for AB Blockchain, followed with a detailed presentation of the latest developments in AB Blockchain’s high-performance mainnet, the innovative cross-chain solution AB Connect, and the groundbreaking zero-Gas stablecoin protocol Universal Transfer. He emphasized AB Blockchain’s mission to provide fully compliant infrastructure platforms to empower global philanthropy.

The AB Foundation will actively forward key proposals from this forum to relevant international organizations and partners, continuously promoting the global philanthropic paradigm of "Technology for Good."

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

The Hon. Bertie Ahern
Former Prime Minister of Ireland
Former President of the European Commission

H.E. Mr. Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President of the African Union, Former President of Nigeria

Mr. Malcolm Byrne, TD
Current Member of the Irish Parliament
Chair of Committee on Artificial Intelligence

H.E. Dr. Lawrence Gonzi
Former Prime Minister of Malta

H.E. Dr. Péter Medgyessy
Former Prime Minister of Hungary

H.E. Mr. Jorge Quiroga
Former President of Bolivia

H.E. Mr. Petar Stoyanov
Former President of Bulgaria

H.E. Mr. Viktor Yushchenko
Former President of Ukraine

H.E. Mr. Filip Vujanović
Former President of Montenegro

H.E. Mr. Yves Leterme
Former Prime Minister of Belgium

H.E. Mr. Dzhoomart Otorbaev
Former Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan

H.E. Dr. Essam Sharaf
Former Prime Minister of Egypt

Mr. Boris Tadić
Former President of Serbia

Dr. Thomas Axworthy
Served as Secretary General of the Prime Minister's Office for four Canadian Prime Ministers
Professor at Harvard University
Chair of Public Policy, Massey College, University of Toronto

Ms. Kateryna Yushchenko
Former First Lady of Ukraine

Dr. Joanna Nurse
Senior Advisor to the World Health Org

Dr. Moneef R. Zou’bi
Former President of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences
Current Academician and Secretary of the World Academy of Arts and Sciences

Chairman Henry Ma
Founding Chairman, World Chinese Business Investment Foundation
Executive Vice President, World Chinese Association
Founder, World Outstanding Chinese Award

Dr. Anthony Tsang
Artificial Intelligence Expert
Recipient of the World Outstanding Chinese Young Entrepreneur Award (2022)
Recipient of the World Outstanding Chinese Award (2022)
Recipient of the Forbes Outstanding Leader Award (2022)

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.

Transparent Governance: Ensure fund usage is openly verifiable, subject to public oversight, and establish a credible charitable mechanism.

Foundation's Core Functions

Charity support

Allocating 15%-30% of Gas Fees to philanthropic causes, accelerating real-world project impact.

Public Chain Development

Supporting the research, development, and optimization of AB technology

Ecosystem Fund

Invest in high-quality innovative applications. 15%–30% of investment returns will be allocated to charitable causes.

Community Governancence

Encouraging community participation in decision-making to maintain network fairness.

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

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 Charity Foundation 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 Charity Foundation 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 Governance 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 Charity Foundation 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 Charity Foundation actively promotes social well-being and sustainable development, sincerely inviting oversight and cooperation from all sectors of society to jointly create a better future.

Legal Advisory Team

Our legal advisory team comprises multiple renowned law firms, bringing together expert lawyers from various fields to provide comprehensive legal support to AB Charity Foundation. This ensures operational compliance and supports the healthy development of our charitable initiatives.

Law Society of Hong Kong（Law Society of Hong Kong）

In the near future, we will expand our partnerships with additional law firms.