GiveDirect firmly believes “those in need know what they need best”. If you give food, it might not be needed, if you give clean water they might already have it. When you give income they can use it for education, businesses, medicines and of course food and clean water. GiveDirect also strongly believes that “if you want the most “bang” for your money, give it to someone who doesn’t have any…” Study, after study has shown those without very much, don’t squander things… By definition Basic Income is:

“A basic income is a periodic cash payment unconditionally delivered to all on an individual basis, without means-test or work requirement.”