Imagine your identity, your experiences, your rights to existence—potentially permanently erased due to a system failure or bureaucratic delays. For the millions displaced by war or natural disasters, this is not science fiction but a harsh reality.

The plight of displaced persons often lies here—in the struggle within a desert of no digital identity records. Every border check, every aid application, every attempt to prove one's legitimate identity can become entangled in endless stacks of paperwork. Traditional paper records are easily damaged, centralized databases are vulnerable to tampering or loss, and decentralized information systems can lead to duplicate registrations and identity conflicts, ultimately causing those who truly need help to be forgotten by the system.

The APRO project turns its focus to this overlooked corner. By introducing blockchain technology, it records refugees' identity information, medical records, educational backgrounds, and other critical data on a distributed ledger, creating an immutable, portable digital identity archive. What does this mean? It means that a Syrian refugee applying for aid in Lebanon doesn't have to start from scratch to prove themselves; it means a vaccination record will never disappear due to a power outage; it means that cross-border identity verification can be completed in seconds instead of waiting weeks.

Transparent and tamper-proof on-chain records enable humanitarian organizations to more accurately identify those truly in need, reducing resource waste. Refugees also gain real control over their data—authorizing access when needed and revoking permissions when not. This shift from passive aid recipients to active identity managers respects the dignity of refugees.

Of course, technology itself is not a panacea. Challenges such as privacy protection, cross-border legal coordination, and infrastructure coverage still exist. But if even one child who has lost their ID can go back to school, or if a mother can access medical aid more quickly, this exploration is worth continuing.