Best Poverty Alleviation Charities 2026

Top poverty charities: GiveDirectly (direct cash, 98 trust), Oxfam (systemic solutions), CARE (women-focused), Heifer International (livestock training), Kiva (microloans, 96% repayment). Effective approaches: Cash transfers, microfinance, skills training, systemic change. 689M live on <$1.90/day.