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the problem
Imagine trying to raise a child, launch a business, or survive conflict — all while living on less than $2.15 a day.
For 712 million people, that’s reality.
This kind of poverty isn’t just about low income. It’s about going without clean water, education, healthcare, or safety. And it’s made worse by injustice, violence, and climate instability.
Local leaders know what their communities need, but they receive just 1.2% of humanitarian funding. Your support helps shift power and resources directly to those creating lasting change from within.
but there is hope
We partner with local changemakers who know their communities best and are working every day to alleviate poverty.
Your monthly support means we can say YES to more leaders around the world working to break the cycle of extreme poverty in their communities. They are resilient, innovative, and determined — and they’re just waiting for the resources to get the job done.
how it works
When you join the ROOTS community, your gift activates new solutions to poverty.
1. You choose your gift.
It often starts with just One Day’s Wage. Use our calculator below to divide your wage into a monthly donation that fits your budget.
2. We fund grassroots leaders—directly.
There are no go-betweens. Our team carefully gets to know local partners, reviews thoughtful proposals, signs agreements, and wires funding straight to those leading change in their own communities.
3. Your gift multiplies.
Every dollar invested multiplies, thanks to local partners and community participants who contribute their own resources, time, effort, and leadership. That’s the power of collective action.
4. You see your impact.
Each month, you’ll get a digital update from ODW spotlighting projects you’re supporting—real stories, real progress—so you can follow the impact of your giving as it unfolds.
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why join the Roots community?
Live your values
Be an active global citizen by supporting grassroots leaders tackling extreme poverty with dignity and innovation.
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Connect with a caring community of everyday ordinary people who believe in mutuality, justice, and collective action.
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Get an exclusive GRASSROOTS T-shirt that sparks conversation and shows the world you stand with local leaders creating change.
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