Volunteering

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

Traveling to Guinea

Field Notes

November 19, 2025

Traveling to Guinea A short and honest travel guide.

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Willemijn de Gaay Fortman

Have you ever visited Guinea? If not, it definitely belongs on your list. Whether you fly in or take the overland route, as we did from Freetown to Conakry, you’re met with a journey full of contrast and character, bumpy roads, vibrant markets, warm smiles, unforgettable seafood, and new friendships that make every kilometer worth it.

Traveling to Sierra Leone.

Field Notes

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.

It’s not that hard.

Field Notes

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

Article

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

Article

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.