Matu Mureithi
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Joined October 2017
Poverty is an endless cycle of ignorance, illness, and indignity where resources and opportunities are scarce. its a reality faced by millions, both in rich and poor countries. If we don’t address it, it will continue to grow, fuelling inequality, social unrest, and
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Conservation should start with communities. Through the Climate Commons Fund, we’re providing unconditional cash transfers to communities, enabling them to lead in conservation, decision-making, and directly benefit from environmental protection. @EqualRightOrg @GiveDirectly
In Kenya, @EqualRightOrg is piloting the Climate Commons Fund with Il Ngwesi Conservancy, combining cash transfers + ecological bonuses to reward conservation. Read Matu Mureithi’s story: Conservation Basic Income in Laikipia, Kenya 🌿 🔗 https://t.co/9NqFlKKGUR
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In Kenya, @EqualRightOrg is piloting the Climate Commons Fund with Il Ngwesi Conservancy, combining cash transfers + ecological bonuses to reward conservation. Read Matu Mureithi’s story: Conservation Basic Income in Laikipia, Kenya 🌿 🔗 https://t.co/9NqFlKKGUR
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We’ve kicked off community engagements for the Climate Commons Fund (CCF) in Il Ngwesi, Kenya. The community sees CCF as a way to: Lead in conservation & decision-making Receive direct support to meet basic needs Community-led conservation + UBI = a win for people & planet
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1/ On Sept 13, Equal Right met with Il Ngwesi Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya — a community-owned conservancy led by the Maasai people. For too long, outside forces shaped conservation, sidelining local knowledge.
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New Mexico’s free childcare system shows what happens when we trust everyone: ✅ No stigma ✅ No means-testing ✅ No cliff edge ✅ More work, more freedom Now imagine this logic applied to income. #UBI #UniversalBasicIncome #Childcare
New Mexico has embraced universality in their free childcare system, becoming the first state with it, and providing about $12,000 a year per kid in free care after deciding they want to eliminate the cliff effect and stigma of means-testing, and in doing so, maximize employment.
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We interviewed Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and 'Godfather of AI' on job automation and his support for UBI Here are some highlights (0:00) Job Loss Threat (1:44) UBI: Necessary but Not Enough (2:45) Wales UBI Pilot (4:13) Tech Leaders Back UBI (6:08) Hinton's Reply to Yann
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Here are the just published findings of 2 years of basic income for artists in Ireland. 🎨 Recipients worked 11 hours more per week on their creations and worked 3.5 hours less per week outside the arts. ⚕️ Depression dropped by 15 percentage points and anxiety by 16. More: 👇
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Unconditional cash transfers have the power to transform ecosystems and deliver #ClimateJustice. Join me Thursday at 4pm BRT for the #BIENCongress with @EqualRightOrg & @coolearth as we showcase their role in conservation and community resilience. @BasicIncomeOrg
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Things are kicking off here at BIEN Congress 2025 as Philippe Van Parjis kicks us off with The Solidarity Economy #BasicIncome
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Unconditional cash transfers have the power to transform ecosystems and deliver #ClimateJustice. Join me Thursday at 4pm BRT for the #BIENCongress with @EqualRightOrg & @coolearth as we showcase their role in conservation and community resilience. @BasicIncomeOrg
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"Join me & other presenters as we discuss the role #BasicIncome can play in delivering global #ClimateJustice. In particular, I’ll be presenting @EqualRightOrg's upcoming paper 'Basic Income for a Just Transition'. - Dr Patrick Brown." @BasicIncomeOrg ➡️ https://t.co/gSuRBY3ZeU
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The takeaway isn’t that cash replaces healthcare. It’s that cash makes healthcare reachable.
Cash transfers can save lives. Just not very cost-effectively.
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🌍 What if conservation started with trust? On June 11 in Nairobi, we co-hosted the #CashForConservation workshop with @GiveDirectly & @grp_resilience to explore how direct cash transfers can support both people & planet. Read GiveDirectly’s blog post https://t.co/Td4zXgzrRd
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Imagine the power of people uniting to solve critical issues in food, health, and education in their communities. That's why we are building 'Kundi', a platform that provides unconditional cash to support grassroots solutions. See our work here: https://t.co/a32RTTVtfn
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Imagine the power of people uniting to solve critical issues in food, health, and education in their communities. That's why we are building 'Kundi', a platform that provides unconditional cash to support grassroots solutions. See our work here: https://t.co/a32RTTVtfn
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Everyone has a right to basic resources and opportunities to unlock their full potential. UBI and unconditional cash transfers will allow everyday people to dedicate time and energy towards their work and communities, leading to better living standards and well-being.
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15 years ago, a bunch of billionaires promised to give away at least 50% of their wealth. Since then: - Their wealth has grown by 283 percent on average. - Of the 22 signees who have passed away, only 8 managed to actually donate half or more of their wealth. - Just 1 living
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Just wrapped up a meeting with the @BasicIncomeOrg volunteer group. Grateful to connect with passionate minds from across the world working to advance UBI and unconditional cash transfers. The movement is growing, and so is the momentum. Let's keep pushing!
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''We lose billions in undeveloped economic capacity and on tax revenue from those we have ignored instead of including and empowering. It is difficult to fathom the full human, social and financial implications of poverty.'' Senator Kim Pate. UBI costs less than Poverty!
This is Senator Kim Pate Canada's champion for Basic Income in Parliament She just gave one of the most iconic speeches ever - it's cheaper than poverty - encourages work and entrepreneurs - cuts crime and helps victims of abuse We break it down🧵
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