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2025 at GiveDirectly: Aid cuts, new programs, and big moonshots

GiveDirectly CEO Nick Allardice and VP of Product Sarah Moran reflect on what it means to lead through a period of major disruption, from steep USAID cuts to rising global need. They share how GiveDirectly is evolving its cash transfer programs—investing in efficiency, technology, and rapid emergency response—while expanding work in areas like maternal health. The conversation also looks inward, exploring how the organization is navigating growth while staying true to the principles that define its work. To learn more about some of the 2025 highlights they shared, check out GiveDirectly’s 2025 Impact report at GiveDirectly.org/2025report.

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