While many charities provide financial assistance through programs such as education or healthcare, GiveDirectly has a rather unique approach in providing assistance to their chosen recipients in Kenya. There, the organization provides financial assistance to up to $1,000 for a two year period to families of their choice, with total disregard to how the family uses the money.

The funds are transferred through SIM Cards and if a chosen family does not have a SIM Card, the Foundation will provid...