How Old Nokias Are Helping Solve Poverty

As a Kenyan, born and bred, aside from the highlighting the positive impact of giving directly, thank you for representing the reality of many in my country clearly and respectfully.

For most people, having decent communication is already a huge blessing on its own.

Donating to NGOs is less of "teaching a man how to fish", but more like "paying someone to teach a man how to fish, but the teacher spends >35% of the money on administrative fees, fundraising events, employee salaries, and bonuses for executives, then months later they come with a team of unpaid volunteers to build a library so that people can read how to fish on their own". Donating directly always seemed like the better option, but there wasn't a way to do so without a high chance of getting scammed. I'm glad there's a way now.

24:54 thanks for spotlighting direct cash giving --- donations will go straight to Kenyan families in need as cash, no strings attached 💸 Feel free to ask us questions in reply to this comment

watching this video from Siongiroi ,kenya.....2 wks after receiving $1000

"We stole the money!" Truer words have never been said. The charity organisation model has a fatal flaw; administrative costs.

I am Kenyan and when I saw the title and thumbnail, immediately knew this is a story about M-Pesa.

The Nokia 3310 didn’t need a case – the floor needed protection. Pretty sure it could survive a nuclear blast and still have full battery.

Giving poor people directly is always a sure bet of improving their lives. Saying that as a Kenyan. 1000 USD is life changing money for poor families.

Money given directly to the people instead of corrupt officials and middleman grifters. That's beautiful.