Michael Faye Michael is the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly. For the past 9 years, Michael has worked between South Sudan and Uganda managing food assistance programs. in experimental psychology from Oxford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from King's College London. Rohit is a Principal at a private equity firm in New York. We have recently upgraded our technology platform. in development communication from Daystar University, a B.Ed. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Nairobi and an MSc in African Studies from the University of Oxford. Box 3221 New York, NY 10008 [email protected] +1 646 504 4837 EIN: 27-1661997 Additional Donation Information Giving in someone's honor? Yvette has knowledge and leadership skills acquired through training in Uganda, Kenya, and the USA. She is passionate about growing socially-impactful organizations taking unusual approaches to affecting real change. Linda is an alumni fellow of the YALI RLC SA, as well as the Community Solutions Program. She's worked on early grade literacy, play based learning, partnerships, and mobile data collection platforms with UNICEF, Right To Play International, the Earth Institute and Vera Solutions. Lydiah is passionate about nurturing high potential young women leaders of impact and is an alumni of The Coaching Fellowship and Perennial Fellowship. Bringing in close to a decade of experience in engaging with public-sector agencies to position and implement programs aimed at maximising revenues through focussed high-impact technology interventions in Africa, Shaunak Ganguly joins GD to expand his portfolio to craft innovative strategies in the development sector. Prior to joining GiveDirectly she worked with the National Statistic Office as an IT Assistant. in electrical engineering & computer science, a B.S. in Hispanic Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. She has experience in data-driven strategies in organic, paid, and product-driven growth, specializing in shopper acquisition and retention. Kim joins GiveDirectly from the Fund for Public Health in NY, a not-for profit focused on public health initiatives in NYC. in foods, nutrition and dietetics from Egerton University and is currently a MPH student at Nairobi University, majoring in biostatistics. Previously, Dhruv was a management consultant at McKinsey (New York). michael faye: We were frustrated with many of the same things that a lot of donors are frustrated with: Nonprofits are opaque, the money has to pass through multiple hands, and … Prior to private consultancy and his over two years with Checchi Consulting (a US based firm implementing USAID project in the judiciary sector), he was a Financial Analyst for five years and Chief Accountant for two years with USAID / Liberia. Michael is the founder of GiveDirectly, a Founders Pledge-recommended high-impact organisation and the first and largest nonprofit to allow donors to send money directly to the world’s most vulnerable. So many charities try to fix poverty by giving away goods, services, and training. Doug has been working for NGOs in East and Southern Africa since 2008. Michael Faye is the co-founder and CEO of Taptap Send, which is working to ensure everyone has access to fairly priced remittances consistent with the SDGs. Linda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries from the University of Malawi. Lucy holds an MBA from Makerere University. Following that, she served as a Foster America fellow, where she spent two years working with Denver Human Services to build their client-facing technology roadmap for their anti-poverty programs. Prior to this, she worked on climate change and sustainable development in strategy and partnerships roles with the New Climate Economy, the Global Green Growth Institute and the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change. Box 3221 New York, NY 10008 tel: (646) 504-4837 EIN: 27-1661997 . Paul Brest is Professor Emeritus (active) at Stanford Law School, where he joined the faculty in 1969 and served as Dean from 1987 to 1999. Since 2009, GiveDirectly has raised over $450 million for delivery to the extreme poor and those a… Paul Niehaus is co-founder and chairman of GiveDirectly, currently the top-rated nonprofit by GiveWell and ranked among the 25 most audacious companies (Inc) and 10 most innovative companies in finance (Fast Company). William F. Meehan III is the Lafayette Partners Lecturer in Strategic Management at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Director Emeritus of McKinsey & Company. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance from the University of Virginia, graduating with highest distinction in a second major in History. Prior to GiveDirectly, he was working with Laterite Ltd., a research and advisory company based in Rwanda. Lucy has worked within government and non-governmental organisations in Uganda. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, Sibongani worked with innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). Mr. Meehan is a regular writer, speaker, and advisor on nonprofit strategy, governance, performance measurement, and philanthropy. in Geography and Environmental Studies. Givedirectly Inc. P.O. This page was last edited on 14 August 2020, at 05:51. He previously worked as a Research Analyst for the United Nations Millennium Project (UNMP), a group headed by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, tasked with preparing a plan for low-income countries to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Tessa joins GiveDirectly from Oliver Wyman Consulting, where she worked in healthcare and financial services across the US and Asia. Hemant has spent the last decade partnering with great entrepreneurs to build technology companies that can transform industries. Summary: GiveWell spoke to GiveDirectly because GiveWell is considering recommending GiveDirectly as a top charity (it is now in the “standout” category). Samuel Mwamburi Mwale is Founder & CEO of Farasi Strategy Advisors Ltd, a firm that provides investment and strategy advice to public and private sector clients. GiveDirectly Co-Founder Michael Faye talks about donating directly to those in need. She has over ten years of experience in administration, serving in the private sector and in non-governmental organizations. SEARCH. He co-founded Segovia Technology which makes it easier for organizations to pay anyone, anytime, anywhere in the emerging markets, as well as Taptap Send, which is making consumer remittances cheaper and more convenient. He's also the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and on the Board of Crown Agents Bank HoldCo. Arts English-major from Kenyatta University, and a diploma in gender and human rights from Uppsalla University. Harris holds a B.S. Raissa Kalinganire holds a masters in business administration with a specialization in human resources from Oklahoma Christian University. Hear the Episode. Ron holds a B.Sc. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, she worked at KPMG Kenya for four years; specialized in the Public Sector and Development unit. He has previously worked in various research roles at MIT's Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, and the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad. She holds a postgraduate diploma in project planning and management from Uganda Management Institute and a bachelor's degree in procurement and supply chain management from Makerere University. He holds a PhD in economics from Harvard University and is a National Science Foundation Fellow and a Sloan Fellow. Michael Faye of GiveDirectly had originally planned to simply be giving away his own money along with his friends who were part of the initial GiveDirectly crew. Joshua is currently the managing director at H2O Venture Partners, providing leadership for the firm's Africa operations. Denis has a bachelor of science degree in information sciences from Moi University and is pursuing an MBA at Strathmore Business School. He joined GiveDirectly after working for three years as an independent marketing consultant. He previously was a consultant at McKinsey & Company. Michael Faye is the president and co-founder of GiveDirectly, an organization that sends cash directly to people living in extreme poverty. in Food Studies and Urban Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Michael Faye is the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has been ranked a top international charity by GiveWell, recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and was said to be “sending shockwaves through the charity sector” by the Guardian. from Brown University in international relations. I'm Michael Faye is the co-founder and President of Give directly. I can now sit here and send digital money to someone's phone in Kenya. He has now taken a leave of absence from his job and intends to spend the vast majority of his time on Segovia while still offering time to GiveDirectly. ", Michael Faye | President & Co-Founder of GiveDirectly, Michael Faye | Innovations for Poverty Action, Michael Faye - CEO, Co Founder @ Taptap Send, Interview: Michael Faye of GiveDirectly | Alliance, Michael Faye – Social Enterprise Conference, https://wikitia.com/index.php?title=Michael_Faye&oldid=50977. CEO of GiveDirectly, Michael Faye said, “Families across America struggling to put food on the table or make rent can’t wait for help and we aren’t waiting either. Michael Faye is the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has been ranked a top international charity by GiveWell, recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and was said to be “sending shockwaves through the charity sector” by the Guardian. Prior to joining GiveDirectly he was a research analyst with IPA Namibia on the community-based rangeland and livestock programme. He received his B.A. Watch on YouTube. Alia has a Master's degree in International Education from Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Mass Communications (double major) from UC Berkeley. 867 views. He has extensive experience with both the private and public sectors in accounting, auditing, finance management as well as private consultancy. He's also the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and on the Board of Crown Agents Bank HoldCo. Hemant is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, earning an M.S. Michael Faye is the co-founder and CEO of Taptap Send, which is working to ensure everyone has access to fairly priced remittances consistent with the SDGs. The Rockefeller Foundation. Michael Larren Faye, born July 6, 1980, is an American economist and social entrepreneur. Jerome holds a B.Sc. Givedirectly Inc. receives 98.23 out of 100 for their Charity Navigator rating. The charity GiveDirectly announced plans to give 6000 people living in extreme poverty a guaranteed income for a decade. Alexandra holds a B.A. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Michael Faye … But why not address the actual problem and give away… money? He is also the co-founder of Segovia Technology and co-founder and CEO of Taptap Send[2], Michael was born and raised in New York, and is the first son of Gayle and Ronald, who both worked as public school teachers. Namita joined GiveDirectly from the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency, where she worked as a project lead to design and operationalize public programs serving smallholder farmers. Farheen joined GiveDirectly from One Acre Fund, where she worked in Field Operations in Malawi and Tanzania. Rohit holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and an MPA in International Development from the Harvard Kennedy School. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, she was a Director at the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics in Kenya, where she led growth through expanding the organization’s funder base, driving strategic direction, and leading international expansion across 10 countries. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and Choate Rosemary Hall. She previously worked with ADRA Mw as a Project Manager where she led the implementation team and contributed to the strengthening of community’s resilience to climate change. Michael Faye is the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has been ranked a top international charity by GiveWell, recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and was said to be “sending shockwaves through the charity sector” by the Guardian. He began his career with Calibre CPA Group, a D.C. based public accounting firm specializing in the nonprofit sector. Olu Babalola currently serves as GiveDirectly’s Chief Operating Officer. Anna joins GiveDirectly from EF Education First, where she worked as a Product Manager focused on developing and growing international education opportunities. Using cutting-edge technology, American donors can transfer cash to people in Kenya and Uganda who are living in extreme poverty. Before joining GiveDirectly, she worked with Mercy Corps and Invisible Children Uganda. Alex holds a B.A. After returning to the U.S., he volunteered for a 2020 political campaign and for GetUsPPE prior to joining GiveDirectly as a Data Associate. Prior, he worked at Public Consulting Group advising state governments on improving social services programs. She has experience in People management and Learning and Development. 3:13. She joined GiveDirectly from Uganda National Health Consumers' Organisation. Jamila is one of the champions of AgTech revolution in Africa. He likes working in fast-paced changing environments where he can connect on a personal level with his colleagues. Prior to this, she managed their francophone research team, responsible for growth in France & Benelux. One of his proudest achievements was joining Goodwill to support the launching of the Goodwill Excel Center, a tuition-free adult charter high school. He is a certified and registered public accountant in Kenya. Michael Faye, President and co-founder of the charity GiveDirectly, joins Adam to explain the evidence behind direct cash giving, and wrestles with the question of whether philanthropy can ever create systemic change. He is an experienced analyst and strategist who has advised many business and political leaders on various matters. She joined GiveDirectly from Wefarm where she was the Head of Growth and Country Manager. ‎Michael is the founder of GiveDirectly, a Founders Pledge-recommended high-impact organisation and the first and largest nonprofit to allow donors to send money directly to the world’s most vulnerable. She holds a B.S.E in Computer Science from Princeton University and is passionate about bridging technology and social impact. in Government from Dartmouth College. Michael holds a B.A. Prior to that, he was operations manager at Hass Petroleum and supplies officer at Total Uganda. in Economics and Political Science from McGill University and a Master of Global Affairs from the University of Toronto. Concy has over five years of experience working with different international non-governmental organizations in operations and program support. I am experienced in protecting, empowering and monitoring the social well being and livelihood of vulnerable people through community and individual engagement. During his 30-plus-year tenure at McKinsey & Company, Mr. Meehan worked with chief executives in technology, private equity, retail, financial services, and media on topics of top management strategy, organization, and leadership. Bennis holds Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Mass Communications from the United Methodist University. Doug is an FCA Chartered Accountant with a BSc in Economics. Before Ron joined GiveDirectly, he worked with Concern Worldwide as the Country HR Supervisor. Michael Faye, Segovia’s president and a member of GiveDirectly’s Board of Directors, had previously worked at a management consulting firm but spent significant time on GiveDirectly. Prior to that Ron, was Head of Field Office for Danish Refugee Council in Northern Liberia. Michael Faye, the chairman of GiveDirectly, says they've chosen to set the payment at $22 because in Kenya $22 per person per month is "the food poverty line — the amount of money it … x. Login. GiveDirectly. He joined GiveDirectly from the Nairobi Hospital, where he was a credit officer in the credit control department. in agricultural economics and agribusiness from the National University of Rwanda. "Researchers Find A Remarkable Ripple Effect When You Give Cash To Poor Families", "Segovia: A New Player in Cash Transfers", "Can 4 Economists Build the Most Economically Efficient Charity Ever? He has been a cash advocate since piloting a cash for milling program for Sudan refugees in 2012 and rolling out cash transfers in Uganda's refugee settlements in 2015. Chisomo Banda holds a Degree in Information and Communication Technology from Mzuzu University. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of The Dalton School, the Board of Overseers of the International Rescue Committee, the board of the Aziz Jehan Begum Trust for the Blind, and the Council on Foreign Relations. He has now taken a leave of absence from his job and intends to spend the vast majority of his time on Segovia while still offering time to GiveDirectly. x. Prior to joining GiveDirectly he was the sales and marketing manager at Mobisol where he joined from Bharti Airtel retail and corporate manager at Bharti Airtel. and an M.A. Jeff comes to GiveDirectly with over 6 years of Nonprofit Finance & Accounting experience. GiveDirectly's History. Episode 6: Tackling poverty amid COVID-19 - A conversation with Michael Faye (GiveDirectly & Taptap Send) By Founders Pledge. Before joining General Catalyst in 2002, he was the founder and CEO of Isovia. People donate through the organization’s Web page. He worked as a research analyst on the United Nations Millennium Project[4] and as an Associate Partner at McKinsey and Company where he focused on tech, risk, and regulation in the financial services industry. He has also worked a contracted columnist for one of Kenya's national newspapers, commenting on political and policy matters. Through her leadership, Ongoza has served over 500 entrepreneurs across sectors in Kenya this year with revenue growth of up to 2,100%. Aly Sheezar Jeddy is a Director at McKinsey & Company. She joined GiveDirectly from the private sector working for Nedbank. She holds a B.A in Economics and Art from Smith College, and an MBA from UCLA. Garrison graduated from Cornell University, where he co-founded the Prison Reform and Education Project. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Registered Agents Inc. and is located at … Michael Faye is the co-founder of GiveDirectly and CEO of Segovia Technology, a software company that is working to end extreme poverty by making it easier for organizations to pay anyone, anytime, anywhere in the emerging markets. We believe the best way of achieving this mission is by maximizing cash delivered to the poor, with the ultimate aim of ending extreme poverty. GiveDirectly’s mission is summed up in its name. Episode 6: Tackling poverty amid COVID-19 - A conversation with Michael Faye (GiveDirectly & Taptap Send) August 12, 2020 Michael is the founder of GiveDirectly , a Founders Pledge-recommended high-impact organisation and the first and largest nonprofit to allow donors to send money directly to the world’s most vulnerable. She has over five years of experience working with international nonprofit organizations in Uganda focusing on project planning, fundraising, and policy formulation. At Stanford, he is a founding member of the Advisory Council of the Center for Philanthropy and the Civil Society, a faculty member of the Public Management Program and the Center for Social Innovation, and a member of the Arts Initiative Council. Before joining GiveDirectly, Yvette was working with a data, research, and advisory company called Laterite Ltd as an enumerator. Esnatt has had extensive training in leadership and management through professional fellowships with Global Health Corps and George Washington University. GiveDirectly's co-founder, Michael Faye, tells Charles Keidan how the approach works and dispells some of the myths surrounding cash transfers. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Middlebury College with a B.A. Bienvenu Kamana holds a Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Science with a specialisation in Communication of Organisations from the Christian and Bilingual University of Congo .He has experience in the management of commercial companies. How I Give: Episode 6 - Tackling poverty amid COVID-19 with Michael Faye, Founder of GiveDirectly & Taptap Send Published on August 13, 2020 August 13, 2020 • 13 Likes • 0 Comments He is also a lecturer at the Graduate School of Business and a faculty co-director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. We discuss why we should use cash as a new benchmark for international aid, unpack false assumptions about decision-making, and examine the benefits of universal basic income. Ivan joined GiveDirectly in 2015, from DFCU Bank where he held a managerial role managing staff across four DFCU bank branches. Peter holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Statistics with Information Technology from Maseno University, Kisumu. in operations research, an M.Eng. Ariana holds a B.A. He's also the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and on the Board of Crown Agents Bank HoldCo. She has experience in program management and advocacy in government and NGOs in Kenya. She is currently pursuing a degree in procurement and contract management from Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology. 12:20. That’s why we’re launching Project 100, a collaborative effort to fund $1,000 in immediate cash assistance to … There, she founded the New York City Teaching Collaborative, an innovative teacher recruitment and training program, and launched NYC Men Teach, a comprehensive initiative to improve the diversity of NYC's teaching force through partnerships and programming, leadership development and mentoring. Ivan holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and an associate's degree in microfinance from Uganda Martyrs University. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, Sarina worked in Ghana as a Senior Research Associate with Innovations for Poverty Action and, before that, as a Research Analyst with the Global Poverty Research Lab at Northwestern University. Givedirectly Inc. receives 98.23 out of 100 for their Charity Navigator rating. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, Grace worked at KPMG Kenya for 5 years. Tweet Share Download She has experience in domestic and international project and grant management, compliance oversight and policy work. The organization that we founded, GiveDirectly, has decided to try to permanently end extreme poverty across dozens of villages and thousands of people in Kenya by guaranteeing them an ongoing income high enough to meet their basic needs—a universal basic income, or basic income guarantee. He's also the President and co-founder of GiveDirectly, which has recognized by FastCompany as one of the top 10 most innovative companies in finance, and on the Board of Crown Agents Bank HoldCo. GiveDirectly originated as a giving circle started by Paul Niehaus, Michael Faye, Rohit Wanchoo, and Jeremy Shapiro, students at MIT and Harvard, based on their research into philanthropy. The organization is run by Michael Faye … NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Michael Faye … Zondwayo holds a Diploma in Environmental Management from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources College. He left the Rays after six seasons to spend 2019 exploring abroad, working primarily in Palestine and Kenya. He has worked as a Field Director at One Acre Fund Malawi where he was responsible for contributing in planning of field activities. Paul is also a co-founder of Segovia, which builds enterprise technology for the management of social programming in the emerging markets. He co-founded Segovia Technology which makes it easier for organizations to pay anyone, anytime, anywhere in the emerging markets, as well as Taptap Send, which is making consumer remittances cheaper and more convenient. Prior to joining GiveDirectly, Alex managed the Basic Income project at Y Combinator Research. Contact: Michael Faye, President Church Street Station P.O. He has led the Firm's Private Equity & Principal Investing Practice for the Americas as well as the Strategy Practice on the U.S. East Coast. He was a process innovation advisor at CVS Health on operational efficiency and cost reduction projects. Previously he served as Economic Secretary to the Presidency at State House and as Economic Advisor to Ministry of Planning & National Development and National Economic & Social Council. Hemant is a managing director at General Catalyst, where he invests in early stage technology companies. Michael runs UZURI, a healthcare startup. in Accounting from Cuttington University in Liberia and is currently pursuing an MBA (General Management). Michael went on to co-found GiveDirectly, a non-profit specializing in sending unconditional cash transfers to those living in extreme poverty, in 2009; Segovia Technology, a software company and mobile payment network that is making it easier for organizations to pay and be paid by anyone, anytime, anywhere in emerging markets, in 2014; and Taptap Send, a direct to consumer payment solution for emerging markets, in 2018[5]. 226 talking about this. It’s a simple idea, but in some ways a radical one, say founders Michael Faye and Paul Niehaus. He has served in senior positions in the Government of Kenya in the last 9 years, having served for five as Principal Administrative Secretary & Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, in the Cabinet Office, Office of the President. He is co-author of Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Professional Judgment (2010) and Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy (2008). Before coming to GiveDirectly, he worked for Innovations for Poverty Action Kenya as a data entry officer, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics as a data entry clerk and the International Center for Reproductive Health Kenya as a county resident enumerator supervisor. Most recently he was in Juba with the World Food Programme leading the digitization of WFP's registration and transfer management system. Cash transfers account for less than 5 per cent of development aid, yet there is strong evidence to suggest that they are effective, borne out by the experience of GiveDirectly. So many charities try to fix poverty by giving away goods, services, and training. In December 2012, GiveDirectly received a $2.4M Global Impact Award from Google. Previously he worked with IPA Kenya as a research coordinator in the Wash Benefits study. Michael Faye is the co-founder of GiveDirectly and CEO of Segovia Technology, a software company that is working to end extreme poverty by making it easier for organizations to pay anyone, anytime, anywhere in the emerging markets.

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