The GiveDirectly Blog
Read updates from our team on the latest research, program learnings, and more.
New research: Cash for pregnant moms in Flint led to healthier births and millions in healthcare savings
Study: Giving cash to mothers cut infant deaths in half
America’s $30B/year aid agency is embracing direct cash to reduce poverty
Direct cash looks 3-4x more cost-effective in a new GiveWell assessment
Survey: fewer people support direct cash transfers than you may think
Early findings from the world’s largest UBI study
Research on our U.S. COVID-19 program found little measurable impact. We’re adapting.
Study: refugees build independence with cash aid
What we’ve learned by comparing cash to job training
How does a basic income affect recipients during COVID-19?
