Global Poverty Fund

Global poverty remains one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with millions of people living in conditions that inhibit access to basic needs such as food, clean water, shelter, education, and healthcare. The goal is to support efforts to target poverty reduction with efficient, scalable interventions, with special attention to the methodologies of Charity Navigator’s Causeway Fund.

Fund Breakdown

GiveDirectly

New York , NY

Super-sized Basic and emergency aid

GiveDirectly sends direct cash transfers to people in poverty, allowing them to decide how to improve their lives.

Score: 98%

% of fund

20%
Opportunity International Inc.

Chicago , IL

Large-sized Elementary and secondary education

Opportunity International provides financial services, training, and support to help people in poverty grow small businesses.

Score: 94%

% of fund

10%
Mercy Corps

Portland , OR

Super-sized Agriculture, fishing and forestry

Mercy Corps provides cash transfers and supports livelihood programs to help communities build resilience and economic stability.

Score: 94%

% of fund

10%
CARE

Atlanta , GA

Super-sized Health care access

CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

Score: 97%

% of fund

10%
Heifer International

Little Rock , AR

Super-sized Domesticated animals

Heifer International provides livestock and training to help communities achieve sustainable agriculture and end hunger.

Score: 96%

% of fund

5%
Global Fund for Children

Washington , DC

Large-sized Reading promotion

Global Fund for Children partners with community-based organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights.

Score: 99%

% of fund

5%
Village Enterprise

San Carlos , CA

Large-sized Agriculture

Village Enterprise equips people in poverty with resources and training to start small businesses and improve livelihoods.

Score: 100%

% of fund

20%
BRAC USA

New York , NY

Large-sized Education services

BRAC USA empowers communities by providing quality education to children and youth in underserved areas globally.

Score: 95%

% of fund

20%

About the Global Poverty Fund

Poverty eradication is a central pillar of sustainable development, influencing outcomes in health, education, and societal stability. Alleviating poverty not only improves the quality of life for individuals but also strengthens communities and economies. Poverty traps individuals in cycles of deprivation, limiting opportunities and perpetuating inequality (Sulaiman et al., 2016). Tackling global poverty is a moral and practical imperative that requires international collaboration, innovative solutions, and a sustained focus on long-term impacts (Zaneva et al., 2022).

Innovation: Research shows that the organizations on our Global Poverty Fund prioritize interventions that demonstrate a strong evidence base and cost-effectiveness in reducing global poverty through cash transfer programs, graduation programs, and livelihood development initiatives addressing both immediate and long-term needs.

Commitment and Reporting: The organizations identified in this fund are dedicated to demonstrating their effectiveness. When you invest in this fund, beginning in early 2025, you will receive quarterly reports detailing the initiatives and progress of these efforts toward making a difference in this cause.

Invest in the Fund: Check out our fund and sign up to invest in this critical cause. You can make a 1-time donation or subscribe to the fund and give monthly.

Read Fund Methodology