Help Kenyans impacted by COVID-19

GiveDirectly is delivering cash to low-income Kenyans to help them get through COVID-19, as part of the Shikilia initiative. We’re coordinating with community organizations and using geographic targeting data to identify and prioritize vulnerable communities and groups. We’ve already started by enrolling recipients in Kibera and Mathare — mostly youth — in partnership with SHOFCO. Each recipient will receive ~$30 per month for 3 months.

Measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 have disrupted informal labour markets and led to significant income loss for many low-income households. Few will have the financial resources to weather this storm, let alone provide additional care for loved ones in need. This is the moment for digital cash.