Name: GiveDirectly
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: New York, USA
Operations: 11+ countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Website: www.givedirectly.org

About GiveDirectly

GiveDirectly is a global leader in poverty alleviation, pioneering a bold approach to aid: sending unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in extreme poverty. Built on the principle that recipients know best how to improve their own lives, GiveDirectly bypasses traditional aid intermediaries to deliver funds safely and efficiently.

Since 2009, GiveDirectly has transferred over $800 million to more than 1.2 million recipients across Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Liberia, Malawi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and beyond. GiveDirectly’s model combines field-level operations, rigorous technology systems, and a deep commitment to data transparency and recipient dignity.

Mission Statement

To reshape international giving — and millions of lives — by letting donors send money directly to the world’s poorest households.

What Makes GiveDirectly Unique

• Direct Giving: Funds go straight to recipients, without conditions.
• Data-Driven: Backed by leading economic research and impact evaluations.
• Tech-Enabled: Uses mobile money, remote data collection, and real-time monitoring.
• Dignity-Centered: Respects recipients’ autonomy and decision-making power.

Areas of Work

• Unconditional Cash Transfers
• Disaster and Emergency Relief
• Basic Income & Guaranteed Income Programs
• Refugee and Conflict-Affected Community Support
• Research Partnerships in Global Development

Recognition & Media

GiveDirectly’s work has been featured in top global outlets including:

• The New York Times Magazine
• This American Life
• The Economist
• Foreign Affairs
• Fast Company – Named one of the world’s most innovative non-profits

Core Values

• Empowerment through Choice
• Operational Excellence
• Integrity and Transparency
• Evidence-Driven Decision Making
• Respect and Dignity for All

Social Media & Contact

• Website: www.givedirectly.org
• Twitter: @GiveDirectly
• Facebook: GiveDirectly
• LinkedIn: GiveDirectly
• Email: [email protected]

Tagline

“Cash directly to the people who need it most.”