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GiveDirectly

Poverty AlleviationCash TransfersInternational Development
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About

Send money directly to people living in extreme poverty. GiveDirectly delivers cash transfers to the world's poorest households, empowering them to decide what they need most. Rigorous research shows cash transfers lead to lasting gains in income, assets, and wellbeing.

Founders

Michael Faye
Paul Niehaus

Founded

2008

18 years active

From GiveCheck

$11,056.05

per month

Companies

13

donate via GiveCheck

Total Raised

$600M+

lifetime

GiveCheck Donations Breakdown

$11,056.05per month

$2,520

23%

$2,496

23%

$1,140

10%

$562.5

5%

$172.8

2%

$135

1%

$108.75

1%

Impact Areas

Poverty Alleviation
Cash Transfers
International Development