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What giving people money doesn’t fix
Opinions  · October 30, 2025

What giving people money doesn’t fix

Switching to more cash aid would help millions in 2025
Opinions  · May 23, 2025

Switching to more cash aid would help millions in 2025

Bill Gates wants to give his wealth to moms – make it cash | Washington Post
Opinions  · May 19, 2025

Bill Gates wants to give his wealth to moms – make it cash | Washington Post

Deep aid cuts show cash transfers have never been more urgent | Devex
Opinions  · April 4, 2025

Deep aid cuts show cash transfers have never been more urgent | Devex

Direct cash model offers lesson in leadership & humility
Opinions  · August 6, 2024

Direct cash model offers lesson in leadership & humility

What we make of null and negative results from U.S. cash programs
Opinions  · July 17, 2024

What we make of null and negative results from U.S. cash programs

John Cena warns us against giving cash with conditions
Opinions  · March 29, 2024

John Cena warns us against giving cash with conditions

Your gift creates dignity for women
Opinions  · March 8, 2024

Your gift creates dignity for women

A Global Cash-Transfer Fund Could End Extreme Poverty
Opinions  · February 28, 2024

A Global Cash-Transfer Fund Could End Extreme Poverty

From California to Kenya: trust people with cash
Opinions  · December 4, 2023

From California to Kenya: trust people with cash

Give more money directly to end extreme poverty
Opinions  · October 16, 2023

Give more money directly to end extreme poverty

Cash transfers should be the default, not just the benchmark
Opinions  · September 19, 2023

Cash transfers should be the default, not just the benchmark

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