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The Meaning of Life (You Can Save)
BY JOSÉ OLIVEIRA | 24 MAR 2022 A dreadful life is like carrying a huge rock up a mountain just to see it roll down the…
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GiveWell is discontinuing their “standout charity” designation. What does that mean for The Life You Can Save?
The Life You Can Save’s mission is to inspire people to give generously and effectively in the fight against extreme poverty. We curate a list of…
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Bitter Champagne:
Bringing Famine, Affluence, and Morality to Life by Frank J. Martin It is December 2020, the pandemic’s “second wave” is battering California. Many of my neighbors, including young…
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The Moral Blindspot of First World Nations
"If you knew you had the ability to save real lives, would you do it? Because in the 21st century, that is our reality."
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Peter Singer on the Best Ways to Give Back
Australians have amassed over A$303 billion in savings during the pandemic. Australian philosopher Peter Singer explains our moral obligation to use this money to support effective…
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Effective Giving Bloggers Series: Has Covid-19 erased two decades worth of progress?
This post was originally published by Mr. McCormick as a part of our Effective Giving Bloggers Program. When you sign up for our Effective Giving Bloggers…
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Effective Giving Bloggers Series: Children and Philanthropy
"I hope I can pass on the values that matter most to me: restraint from excessive luxury, gratitude for what you’ve been given, and empathy —…
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Peter Singer is touring Australia and New Zealand
The founder of The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer, is going on tour! In August of 2021, Peter will be visiting Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Effective Giving
(reposted from BBN Times) We have all experienced change with covid-19. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, loss of a business, the loss…
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Coping with fear and anxiety is challenging, here are some tools to help
Most people think of bravery as a mythical and heroic quality: bravery is highly regarded and hard to muster. Being brave involves facing one’s fear and…
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What is “The Most Good You Can Do?”
A few simple steps you can take to increase your capacity to donate — even on a tight budget.
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How You Should Budget For Charitable Giving Even If You Aren’t Rich
A few simple steps you can take to increase your capacity to donate — even on a tight budget.