Amazing talk.
I've always wondered 'Why not give cash instead of goods?', and he's been demonstrating that this is a much better way to end extreme poverty.
Watch here:
So, to whom do we send our money, and how do we find out what's legit?
GiveDirectly is the name of the charity organisation this guy runs.
They explain how it works here:
[givedirectly.org]
Giving cash is a hugely scalable poverty solution | The Economist