Sierra Leone

Where Do We Expand Next?

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December 29, 2025

Where Do We Expand Next?

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Sandino Scheidegger

We’re often asked why Social Income isn’t active in a given country yet. The answer is rarely simple. This article explains how we expand, where we aim to grow, and every Social Income program starts with one person willing to take the first step.

Traveling to Sierra Leone.

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November 17, 2025

Traveling to Sierra Leone. A short and honest travel guide

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Social Income

Yes, you should visit Sierra Leone. That’s the simple answer if you’re asking yourself whether it's worth the trip. It’s the kind of experience that stays with you — you learn a lot, and it grounds you in the reality of where we work.

Remembering the Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone.

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May 21, 2025

Remembering the Ebola Crisis in Sierra Leone. A Story of Resilience

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Riccardo Tamburini

When Ebola swept through Sierra Leone, it left behind more than just loss: it tested the strength of an entire nation. We look back at the crisis, the courage of survivors, and how a community rose from tragedy to rebuild, resist stigma, and reclaim hope.

Chocolate, Filmmaking & Basic Income: My Journey with Social Income to Fight Inequality

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April 11, 2025

Chocolate, Filmmaking & Basic Income: My Journey with Social Income to Fight Inequality

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Riccardo Tamburini

It all started with a Wikipedia page—one that disappeared almost as quickly as I had found it. That fleeting discovery led me to Social Income, where I became a volunteer. Now, four years later, I want to share how that one moment shaped my journey and how far it has taken me.

Fighting Global Poverty with the Help of Everyday People

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August 30, 2024

Fighting Global Poverty with the Help of Everyday People

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Social Income lets everyone participate in the fight against global poverty by contributing 1% of their income, which is paid out directly to the phones of people in need. Their approach builds on a reliable, preexisting direct cash donation system, which has proven to be both effective and scalable. The only requirement is a cell phone capable of mobile banking, which makes Sierra Leone—a fast-growing mobile money market—a perfect location.