How GiveDirectly Helps People Escape Absolute Poverty

In the global fight against poverty, GiveDirectly has pioneered an approach both revolutionary and refreshingly simple: direct cash transfers. Founded in 2009, this nonprofit organization believes that people living in absolute poverty—on less than $2.15 a day—are best suited to decide how to spend aid money. By directly transferring cash, GiveDirectly puts the power in their hands, allowing recipients to address their most pressing needs and build sustainable paths to financial independence.