Living Without an ID: Why It Happens

Sandino Scheidegger

Why is something so basic as an ID still out of reach for so many? And how do we make sure identification rules don’t end up excluding the very people they’re supposed to support?

What 25 Differing Countries Show Us About Ending Poverty

Sandino Scheidegger

25 countries have halved multidimensional poverty within 15 years. That kind of progress is rare, and it matters.

How Country Offices Work

Sandino Scheidegger

We keep the core structure of Social Income country offices the same everywhere we operate. This consistency ensures our work is transparent, reliable, and trustworthy.

We Wouldn’t Exist Without Support From the Arts. It’s that simple.

Sandino Scheidegger

Social Income did not begin as an art project, but it did begin within the arts. Our first recipients were young struggling artists in Sierra Leone who faced financial pressure.

Where Do We Expand Next?

Sandino Scheidegger

We’re often asked why we aren’t active in more countries yet. The answer is multilayered, and it begins with one person taking the first step.

Why People Leave . And How Cash Lets Them Stay

Sandino Scheidegger

In a recent interview, ETH Zurich researcher Jan Freihardt challenged a familiar narrative: that people in the Global South are fleeing their homes en masse toward the Global North due to climate change. It’s an interesting perspective—and one that made me pause.

Microcredits Sound Great. So Why Don’t We Offer Them?

Sandino Scheidegger

Microcredits are meant to fight poverty. For the poorest, however, they often create more pressure than opportunity.

1% — Because Doing Something Beats Doing Nothing

Sandino Scheidegger

We know we could do more. We read headlines about hunger, poverty, and deep inequality. We hear staggering numbers—millions living on less than two dollars a day. Even a small contribution from us can meaningfully improve someone’s life. Yet, we pause. Not from lack of caring, but from uncertainty: Where do we start? Will our contribution really matter? Too often, hesitation becomes our way of quieting the guilt of doing nothing.