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We had the option to do nothing. We decided against it.
We believe that improving the lives of people in need is not just a possibility but a responsibility. That's how Social Income was born.
Our Mission
Fighting global poverty with the help of everyday people.
Many people in wealthier countries are committed to addressing inequality, but don’t know how or where to start.
Thanks to the widespread use of mobile phone-based money transfer services in developing countries, it is easier than ever to send money directly to people in need, at almost no cost.
Social Income wants to harness this potential by combining two approaches to wealth redistribution. The first is the concept of Universal Basic Income, which is a promising path towards a more equal and inclusive society.
The second is the use of direct and anticipatory cash transfers to people living in poverty. Research has shown that those who receive direct aid greatly benefit from the money and that they reinvest it locally, responsibly, and successfully.
We make an impact by sending regular long-term cash transfers directly to recipients: from person to person, because many of the world's poorest countries lack solid social infrastructure.
And we do so in a radically transparent way that allows us to avoid the high administrative costs normally associated with such projects.
Our Promise
Donations are for people in need. Not to pay overhead costs.
We are committed to ensuring that the largest possible share of your donation directly benefits our recipients.
To maintain this promise, we specifically fundraise to cover parts of our operating costs and financial expenses through philanthropic grants and institutional donations.
This approach guarantees that only a minimal portion of your donation is allocated to overhead costs.
Donations are safely stored in the most stable currency in the world: Swiss Francs.
Every month we transfer just enough money to local banks in the countries where we are active. We then distribute Social Incomes with the help of mobile money directly to the phones of beneficiaries.