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Candid thoughts from staff, donors, and recipients on our work and the broader movement towards cash transfers.

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Metal Roofs – A Lesson from the True Poverty Experts

Along with Paul and Chris, I spent last week in Rarieda Province Kenya, where I received a lesson in development from the poor themselves. A typical thatched roof in Kenya (right) must be replaced 1–2 times per year, at a cost of $100–$150, and is often a habitat for insects. A GiveDirectly recipient’s home (left), […]

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Aug 6, 2013 by Michael Faye
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A Report from the Field: Following Up with Cash Transfer Recipients

This post comes from Piali Mukhopadhyay, our Chief Operating Officer. As of this spring, Piali and our field team in Kenya have overseen the transfer of over $1 million to more than 1,000 households in Western province. They have also laid the groundwork to transfer $675,000 to an additional 1,500 households over the coming months. […]

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Jun 11, 2013 by Piali
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