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Rwanda and GiveDirectly just committed $150 million over five years to lift tens of thousands of families out of poverty through direct cash support and smart training. Four districts with the highest poverty rates will see targeted help reaching more than 26,000 households.
When Woudou Oumar lost his home to floods in northern Cameroon, a government cash transfer helped him rebuild more than just his house. New research shows these anti-poverty programs are quietly reshaping how millions of people view their governments and each other.
A team of researchers has calculated exactly what it would cost to lift 700 million people out of extreme poverty worldwide. The answer: $318 billion per year, less than what the world spends on alcohol.
A sweeping review of 90 studies across six continents reveals that anti-poverty cash transfers do far more than reduce poverty. They reshape how people view their governments, vote, and connect with their communities.
New government data shows India's most vulnerable families experienced the biggest jump in spending power, with targeted welfare programs lifting millions out of poverty. Direct cash transfers, pensions, and healthcare investments are narrowing the country's wealth gap.
Kenya just delivered $6.7 million directly to over 132,000 families battling severe drought across eight counties. The cash transfers will help vulnerable households buy food and avoid desperate measures as the dry season continues.