This is very helpful. I have read the book by William Macaskill and although came away feeling inspired and feeling better able to understand the problems of effective giving and possible solutions the actual application is still difficult. I am from the UK and our charity sector has long been in desperate need of effective regulation. It is very difficult to find effective charities amongst the sheer volume claiming charitable status for whatever reason so much so I tend to regard charities in the same way as I view religious or political donations…I expect there to be a hidden agenda… I understand what he says about no providing something basically shallow like a league table but then it boils down to being able to trust his organisation…and thats where I find this type of video/podcast to be helpful. It puts a face to website. it has to be said i am a notorious bad judge of character but its something I am comfortable taking responsibility for.
I'm looking for the equivalent to GiveWell but for the environment, is there such a thing :) ? say I'd like to give each month 50% to givewell and 50% for "the environment"
One of our top-rated funds is the Founders Pledge Climate Change fund: www.givingwhatwecan.org/charities/founders-pledge-climate-change-fund You might also like to check out: www.givinggreen.earth/
So interesting to hear how GiveWell actually come up with their recommendations! Makes so much sense to use an evidence based approach to giving
Saw an sponsorship for Givewell so thank you for conducting this interview for the curious out there
Same! It seems Givewell is one of those rare sponsors which is actually good.
This is very helpful. I have read the book by William Macaskill and although came away feeling inspired and feeling better able to understand the problems of effective giving and possible solutions the actual application is still difficult. I am from the UK and our charity sector has long been in desperate need of effective regulation. It is very difficult to find effective charities amongst the sheer volume claiming charitable status for whatever reason so much so I tend to regard charities in the same way as I view religious or political donations…I expect there to be a hidden agenda…
I understand what he says about no providing something basically shallow like a league table but then it boils down to being able to trust his organisation…and thats where I find this type of video/podcast to be helpful. It puts a face to website. it has to be said i am a notorious bad judge of character but its something I am comfortable taking responsibility for.
Thanks for the service lam a student nurse in Uganda seeking for tution to further my studies
I'm looking for the equivalent to GiveWell but for the environment, is there such a thing :) ? say I'd like to give each month 50% to givewell and 50% for "the environment"
One of our top-rated funds is the Founders Pledge Climate Change fund: www.givingwhatwecan.org/charities/founders-pledge-climate-change-fund
You might also like to check out: www.givinggreen.earth/
@@GivingWhatWeCanCommunity thanks! just started my monthly 50/50 split with the givewell top charities fund :)