Bitcoin will never free us from governments, or even help alleviate poverty anywhere. It is supposed to be used as a supplement to existing financial framework that we have, which is fiat. It was never meant to topple fiat anyways, and those who think otherwise are completely delusional and straight up tripping. Also, in the aspect of 'control,' it simply means that we have the freedom to keep our assets somewhere without financial institutions and governments trying to influence it.
I think at least it can help alleviate poverty and it has done to many people. It can help students who cannot take day job but need online job internationally along with their study. Those who have unemployment in their country and cannot go abroad for earning can give service to any company with their skill and it will alleviate their poverty without spending huge amount on visa dn ticket to developed countries.