TRITON Magazine Spring 2016 | Page 18

TO PROFOUNDLY RESHAPE THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL POVERTY .

PAUL NIEHAUS

HAS A DREAM :

TO PROFOUNDLY RESHAPE THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL POVERTY .
The idea is unconventional , yet simple — to send cash directly to the mobile accounts of those in dire need . An associate professor of Economics , Paul co-founded GiveDirectly , a nonprofit that enables charitable gifts to be shared easily , no strings attached . The goal is to help improve the living conditions , business prospects and food security of impoverished people across the globe .

“ Studies show these gifts change lives for recipients as well as communities .”

Your gift to UC San Diego can jumpstart solutions like Paul ’ s , making a dream of benefiting humanity a reality .
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