It is still clear to me that GiveDirectly, my group’s organization, should be the recipient of our class’ donation. Through the extensive research that my group and I have done, we have discovered how absolutely transparent, effective and efficient GiveDirectly is as a non-profit organization. GiveDirectly impacts so many lives to such a great extent, and has shown over and over again that the method of cash transfers is a successful remedy to extreme poverty. Additionally, outside sources and research on cash transfers have also reiterated the positive effect that it has on communities that are targeted. The families that receive donations through GiveDirectly continue to grow economically as a result of the monetary gifts they receive.

Though our class’ donation may be small, it is necessary that the money goes toward the organization with the greatest overall impact on extreme poverty.  While my group and I initially did not have any personal attachments to the GiveDirectly organization when we decided upon it, I think that this charity has really grown on us. This cause has become very important to me, because I feel that this organization does the most amount of “good” with the funds it receives. I am so glad that we ended up choosing the organization that we did, and I am sure that we can convince the class that it will be a good use of our funds.  This is a cause that should be important to everyone, because it is lending a helping hand to those most in need globally.