What Is Give Directly?

GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization operating in East Africa that helps families living in extreme poverty by making unconditional cash transfers to them via mobile phone. GiveDirectly transfers funds primarily to people in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.

How do I get money from GiveDirectly?

We transfer recipient households roughly $1,000, or around one year's budget for a typical household. We use electronic payment systems; typically, recipients receive an SMS alert and then collect cash from a mobile money agent in their village or nearest town.

Is give direct legit?

Is GiveDirectly a scam? No, GiveDirectly is a top rated nonprofit organization. But sometimes scammers impersonate GiveDirectly programs or staff in an attempt to gain financial or personal information.