FTX Collapsed and Sam Bankman-Fried’s Wealth Vaporized. Where Does Effective Altruism Stand?

FTX Collapsed and Sam Bankman-Fried’s Wealth Vaporized. Where Does Effective Altruism Stand?

The EA field is at a crossroads in the aftermath of the FTX meltdown. We take a look at the movement’s pre-collapse identity crisis, SBF’s outsized influence, and where EA goes from here now that he’s out of the picture.

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Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis

Political Will and Philanthropy Align to Address a Malnutrition Crisis

A perfect storm of global events is contributing to a malnutrition crisis. Two collaborative efforts to combat hunger launched recently, backed by several private funders. Here are the details.

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Why Open Philanthropy’s Backing This Evidence-Based Solution for Safe Water

Why Open Philanthropy’s Backing This Evidence-Based Solution for Safe Water

Open Philanthropy and GiveWell are bringing their close-knit effective altruist partnership to bear on the problem of unsafe water. Here’s how they’re helping provide community chlorine dispensers to several African countries.

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What Has Fundraising for Global Health Been Like During the Pandemic?

What Has Fundraising for Global Health Been Like During the Pandemic?

COVID-19 has raised the profile of global health issues, but fundraisers still report familiar challenges. We check in with four nonprofits in the field to find out how they’ve adapted and what’s on the horizon.

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GiveWell Turns Its Effective Altruism Lens to an Overlooked Issue—Eliminating Lead Poisoning

GiveWell Turns Its Effective Altruism Lens to an Overlooked Issue—Eliminating Lead Poisoning

GiveWell rates charities based on the evidence-based principles of effective altruism, periodically recommending grants for causes with high potential. The latest example: reducing children’s exposure to lead toxicity.

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Who’s Backing a Bold New Effort to Fight Global Malnutrition?

Who’s Backing a Bold New Effort to Fight Global Malnutrition?

Three million children die annually from malnutrition, and billions lack access to a healthy diet. A new coalition of private funders has formed to combat the global crisis. Here’s who is involved and what they’re funding.

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Whatever About the World: Top Donors Move Slowly to Engage Global Issues

Whatever About the World: Top Donors Move Slowly to Engage Global Issues

The world may be getting more dangerous, and millions of children may die of preventable causes, but global issues just aren’t a big draw for today’s new class of billionaire donors. Why is that? And what can be done to engage them?

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The Kids Are Alright: Millennials Reluctant to Give, But Donate Generously When They Do

The Kids Are Alright: Millennials Reluctant to Give, But Donate Generously When They Do

A new study reveals that millennials give more to charitable causes than was previously thought. What motivates giving by these young donors? What causes do they support? And how can nonprofits and universities best connect with this group?

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