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At Social Income, committed volunteers give their time to help create lasting change.

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 why every Social Income program starts with one person willing to take the first step.

Onboarding as an SI Volunteer

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December 07, 2025

Onboarding as an SI Volunteer

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Social Income

All beginnings involve some sort of admin. It’s not the most exciting part, but it builds the foundation for good practice, data protection, and smooth collaboration later on. So, let’s get it done.

Traveling to Guinea.

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November 19, 2025

Traveling to Guinea. A guide for travelers who go further

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Willemijn de Gaay F.

Have you ever visited Guinea? If not, it definitely belongs on your list. Whether you fly in or take the overland route, you’re met with a journey full of contrast and character.

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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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.

It’s not that hard.

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August 31, 2025

It’s not that hard. Here are the basics of basic income.

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Aurélie Schmiedlin

Last month, Marc and I went on the biggest adventure of our lives – at least so far. We boarded a flight to Monrovia to help set up a new cash transfer program in Liberia, part of Social Income’s effort to reach more people in West Africa who are living in poverty.

Tech for Good: Why Open Source Matters in the Fight for Equality

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July 21, 2025

Tech for Good: Why Open Source Matters in the Fight for Equality

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Riccardo Tamburini

What happens when financial justice meets open source technology? Learn how Social Income is using transparent, collaborative tools to build a fairer world.

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.