We wanted to act. We found a way to do it. Social Income was born.
Fighting global poverty with the help of everyday people.
Many people in wealthier countries are committed to addressing inequality, but don’t know how or where to start.
Thanks to the widespread use of mobile phone-based money transfer services in developing countries, it is easier than ever to send money directly to people in need, at almost no cost.
Social Income wants to harness this potential by combining two approaches to wealth redistribution. The first is the concept of Universal Basic Income, which is a promising path towards a more equal and inclusive society.
The second is the use of direct and anticipatory cash transfers to people living in poverty. Research has shown that those who receive direct aid greatly benefit from the money and that they reinvest it locally, responsibly, and successfully.
We make an impact by sending regular long-term cash transfers directly to recipients: from person to person, because many of the world's poorest countries lack solid social infrastructure.
And we do so in a radically transparent way that allows us to avoid the high administrative costs normally associated with such projects.
Zero overhead costs. Our pledge to you.
We believe that 100% of our contributors’ donations should go to our recipients. To maintain this promise, all our operating costs and financial expenses are covered by philanthropic grants and institutional donations.
Thanks to this support, we can guarantee that 100% of the money from our indivual contributors reaches our recipients.
Additionally, we receive various in-kind support from organizations, such as Google Non-profit (cloud services) or Lineto (Unica77 font). Thank you!
We're making Social Income a reality.
Board of Association
Office
Sierra Leone Mabel Turay
Local Sounding Board
We're a Swiss non-profit organization.
Social Income was founded as a non-profit association in Zurich, Switzerland. An independent board oversees the organization.
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Legal Status
Non-profit organization
founded under Swiss
law in 2019 with tax exempt status.
Non-profit organization
founded under Swiss
law in 2019 with tax exempt status.
UID: CHE-289.611.695
DUNS: 48-045-6376
UID: CHE-289.611.695
DUNS: 48-045-6376
