New Incentives
New Incentives is a San Francisco-based organization that implements cash transfer programs in northern Nigeria to increase infant immunization rates against deadly diseases, achieving significant improvements in vaccination coverage.
Company Overview
New Incentives is based in San Francisco, CA, USA, and employs a team of 51 individuals. The organization operates within unspecified industry and sub-industry parameters and is part of the Y-Combinator S16 batch. New Incentives is committed to increasing childhood vaccination rates in Nigeria through cash transfer programs, impacting regions with low immunization rates and high child mortality rates.
Programs and Initiatives
New Incentives implements cash transfer programs to encourage Nigerian mothers to immunize their infants against deadly diseases. The organization has successfully served 2,909,242 infants and issued 10,351,907 cash transfers after verifying vaccinations. An independent randomized controlled trial found that New Incentives' efforts led to a 108% increase in Full Vaccination Coverage, a 62% increase in Timely Measles 1 Vaccination, and a 180% increase in clinics avoiding stockouts.
Recognition and Partnerships
New Incentives is recognized by distinguished charity evaluators and funders such as GiveWell, The Life You Can Save (TLYCS), Founders Pledge, and Open Philanthropy. The organization partners with Nigerian government entities, including the Federal Ministry of Health and state governments, to enhance its program reach and effectiveness.
Impact and Expansion
New Incentives operates in northern Nigeria, specifically in states such as Sokoto and Bauchi, with plans for further expansion. The organization has enrolled over 1 million infants in its program, achieving an 86.41% retention rate through the vaccination cycle. The regions targeted have some of the lowest immunization rates and highest child mortality rates, with 40% of deaths in children under five being from vaccine-preventable diseases.
Donation and Subscription Options
New Incentives provides various donation methods, including credit card, check, wire transfer, donor-advised fund, funding partner, and cryptocurrency. The organization offers a newsletter subscription for updates on research and program developments. The website uses cookies for statistics and user experience enhancement and includes a privacy policy outlining the collection, use, and protection of personal information.