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    GiveDirectly

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    501-1,000

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    GiveDirectly is a nonprofit organization that provides cash transfers directly to individuals living in extreme poverty. Since its inception in 2011, GiveDirectly has raised over $1 billion and delivered cash to more than 1.5 million recipients across 15 countries, continually expanding its operations throughout the Global South. With a strong research foundation supported by 20 randomized control trials, the organization highlights the effectiveness of unconditional cash transfers in improving recipients' lives. GiveDirectly champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively recruiting from the communities it serves and fostering a culture that emphasizes candid communication, agility, and personal growth. Employees at GiveDirectly value collaboration and positive energy, striving to create an environment where all can contribute authentically to the organization’s mission of alleviating poverty through direct financial support.

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