GiveDirectly
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Founded Date January 1, 1900
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Sectors SocialWork
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GiveDirectly is an international non-profit organization that specializes in delivering unconditional cash transfers directly to people living in extreme poverty. Founded on the belief that individuals know best what they need to improve their own lives, the organization utilizes a “no-strings-attached” model that bypasses traditional aid intermediaries. In Uganda, GiveDirectly has established a massive footprint, particularly in the North, East, and refugee-hosting districts, where it uses digital technology and mobile money to send funds directly to the phones of eligible recipients.
The organization’s operations are highly data-driven and transparent, utilizing satellite imagery and national census data to identify the poorest villages and households. Once a community is selected, field teams conduct door-to-door enrollment, after which recipients receive a significant one-time grant or a series of monthly transfers. This capital allows families to make long-term investments—such as purchasing livestock, building iron-sheet houses, or starting small businesses—which has been shown to have a lasting impact on household income and nutritional outcomes compared to traditional in-kind donations.
Beyond its core poverty-alleviation mission, GiveDirectly Uganda plays a vital role in emergency response and refugee integration. The organization has implemented large-scale programs in settlements like Kiryandongo and Kyangwali, providing refugees with the financial autonomy to choose their own food, supplies, and services, which also stimulates local markets. By maintaining rigorous monitoring and evaluation systems, the organization continuously shares its findings with the broader humanitarian community to advocate for the efficiency and dignity of cash-based assistance.
- Unconditional Cash Transfers: Sending direct payments to the poorest households to be used for any need, ranging from healthcare and education to home improvements.
- Refugee Support: Providing cash grants to displaced persons to help them settle into host communities and achieve early economic independence.
- Mobile Money Integration: Leveraging Uganda’s widespread mobile telecommunications network to ensure secure, instant, and traceable delivery of funds.
- Audit and Verification: Utilizing independent “call centers” and field audits to verify that funds reach the intended recipients and to prevent fraud or coercion.
- Research and Advocacy: Partnering with academic institutions to conduct randomized controlled trials that measure the long-term socio-economic impact of cash aid.
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Associate Field Manager
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- Kampala District
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Field Officer (3 Positions)
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- Kampala District
- SocialWork
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Field Officer – Internal Audit
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- Kampala District
- SocialWork
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Associate Field Manager – Internal Audit
- @ GiveDirectly
- Kampala District
- SocialWork