GiveDirectly

givedirectly.org

GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that enables donors to send cash directly to the world's poorest households, aiming to accelerate the end of extreme poverty globally. Since its inception in 2009, it has delivered over $800 million in cash to more than 1.6 million people across various countries, including Bangladesh, Kenya, and the U.S. The organization differentiates itself by allowing recipients the dignity to choose how to improve their lives, supported by extensive research demonstrating the effectiveness of cash transfers. With a scalable model and a strong commitment to transparency, GiveDirectly is recognized as a leader in the nonprofit sector, leveraging technology to facilitate direct cash transfers and document their impact rigorously.