Canva—Canva Foundation donated $50M for direct cash transfers to people in extreme poverty in Malawi
Through a partnership with GiveDirectly, Canva Foundation donated $50 million USD for unconditional digital cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty in Malawi. The program enabled approximately 84,000 recipients to receive about $550 each. Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht pledged 30% of their Canva equity to the Foundation and committed to donating 80% of their personal fortune.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanitarian Aid & Global Health | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| Overall incident score = | +1.180 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (critical ×2) × confidence (0.59)
Evidence (1 signal)
Canva Foundation partnered with GiveDirectly for $50M cash transfers in Malawi
Canva's official newsroom confirmed the Foundation's partnership with GiveDirectly, donating $50 million USD for unconditional digital cash transfers to approximately 84,000 people living in extreme poverty in Malawi. Co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht pledged 30% of their Canva equity to the Foundation.