The non-profit organization Heifer joins Libra

Heifer International, a nonprofit organization working to eradicate poverty and hunger in the world, joined the association Libra. At the same time, Facebook seeks to hire fifty new people for its subsidiary Calibra.

On his website, Heifer International announced that they have joined the Libra Association with the primary objective of increasing access to funding for the farmers "The poorest in the world".

We think that Libra has the potential to provide a cheaper, more accessible and more connected global financial system, "said the Arkansas-based organization.

Founded in 1944 in the United States, Heifer International is a global nonprofit organization working for eradicate poverty through sustainable and values-based holistic community development.

Libra count now 23 members whose Tagomi and Shopify, who joined the association earlier this year.

Calibra seeks to hire 50 people

According to the IrishTimes, Facebook has just announced its intention to create 50 additional jobs in Ireland for its subsidiary which is developing its portfolio dedicated to the Libra blockchain network, Calibra, by the end of this year.

Faced with opposition from regulators and the withdrawal of several members, the social media giant has deeply lowered its ambitions. Libra is now intended to be a closed payment system. Forgotten (almost) on stablecoin single for the benefit of multiple local electronic currencies.