Volunteering
At Social Income, committed volunteers give their time to help create lasting change.
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Blog
January 26, 2026
Savings Groups and Financial Inclusion: What We’re Learning

Ariea Burke
What differences do these groups make, and how do they offer support alongside cash transfers? Our explainer:

Article
December 29, 2025
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.
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Article
December 07, 2025
Onboarding as an SI Volunteer

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.
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Field Notes
November 19, 2025
Traveling to Guinea. A guide for travelers who go further

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.
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Field Notes
November 17, 2025
Traveling to Sierra Leone.

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.
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Field Notes
October 30, 2025
2025 Sierra Leone Trip Debrief

Jessica Freeman
Our field trip to Sierra Leone featured a workshop with 50 recipients and our local partners, a long road trip up to the cocoa fields, and lots of seafood.

Field Notes
August 31, 2025
It’s not that hard. Here are the basics of basic income.

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.
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Article
July 21, 2025
Tech for Good: Why Open Source Matters in the Fight for Equality

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.
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Article
April 11, 2025
Chocolate, Filmmaking & Basic Income: My Journey with Social Income to Fight Inequality

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.