No one lives forever
The sleep chamber, cold plunges and optimizing every second won't change that. But the legacy you leave behind is the one part you can control.
Two plans for the future
Reversing ageing vs. leaving a legacy
| Trying to stop or reverse ageing | Leaving a legacy | |
|---|---|---|
Time
|
Every morning, indefinitely | About 20 minutes, once |
Cost
|
Ongoing, substantial | Nothing until you’re gone |
What you need
|
Supplements, peptides, creatine-sprinkled meals, cold plunges, a biomarker dashboard and a sleep score | A will |
How long it lasts
|
Until you skip a cold plunge | Beyond your lifetime |
Result
|
You will die | You will die. But families in extreme poverty get the chance to build a better future. |
Your legacy
From poverty to possibility
You can't take it with you, but you can decide where it goes. A gift in your will sends cash directly to families living in extreme poverty. Cash is…
Direct
No middlemen. Your gift goes straight to families living in extreme poverty to meet their needs and invest in their future.
Dignified
People living in poverty are the experts in their own lives. No strings attached cash lets them decide what they need most.
Proven
Cash is one of the most studied ways to fight poverty, and the evidence shows its impact lasts for years after a transfer.
Transformative
We give families a life-changing amount of money to invest in food, housing, education, small businesses and more.
The results speak for themselves
Economic outcomes
+50%
Annual income
Community impact
2.5x
Local economic activity
Financial security
+32%
Savings
Livelihoods
+20%
Number of businesses
Education
+14%
Children passing exams
Health
-48%
Infant mortality
Impact beyond your lifetime
Your legacy starts here
Forever isn’t an option.
A legacy is.
Including GiveDirectly in your will, trust or retirement account is one of the simplest ways to make an impact that outlasts you for families in need. It only takes a few minutes to set up, and you can do it for free.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I create a will?
A will makes sure your assets go to the people and causes you care about, in the way you choose. It only takes about 20 minutes with FreeWill, and you can update it as your life changes.
Do I need to leave a large amount?
No. Gifts of any size, fixed or as a percentage, will make a difference for families living in extreme poverty.
Can I change my mind later?
Yes. Unless you specifically set it up to be irrevocable, a gift in your will can be changed or removed at any time.
What is GiveDirectly?
GiveDirectly is a nonprofit that sends money directly to the world's poorest households, no strings attached. In doing so, we aim to accelerate the end of extreme poverty globally. In the last decade, we’ve delivered cash to over 2 million people across 15 countries.
Note: None of this information is legal or tax advice, and it should not be treated as such.
We recommend that you consult a qualified estate planning attorney with any questions you may have about your estate or any tax consequences of charitable giving.