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GiveDirectly — General Support (2021)

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  • Portfolio Area: GiveWell-Recommended Charities
  • Focus Area: Global Health & Development
  • Organization Name: GiveDirectly
  • Amount: $500,000

  • Award Date: January 2021

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    GiveDirectly allows donors to send money directly to the world’s poorest people. (Photo courtesy of GiveDirectly.)

    Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $500,000 to GiveDirectly for general operating support, due to its status as a GiveWell top charity. We followed the recommendation of GiveWell staff regarding how to allocate grantmaking between GiveWell top charities.

    Read GiveWell’s review of GiveDirectly to learn more about the charity’s activities and follow its progress.

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