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The idea of sending my kids to school without a good, healthy breakfast inside them fills me with a mild terror.
Humans are more emotionally affected by single victims we can identify as individuals than by large numbers of faceless victims. Ironically then, many of the world's…
Our most recent post regarding Oxfam was perceived by some as "overly defensive." We have decided to remove the post as it was certainly not our…
The past year’s groundswell of allegations and verdicts about sexual misconduct reflects behavior not only within high-visibility arenas like entertainment, government, sports and business, but also…
"We wanted flying cars; instead we got 140 characters." Peter Thiel said some time ago. However, not all tech start-ups are trivial, and these 4 apps…
This Giving Season, we’re excited to announce our new list of Best Charities addressing global poverty. These 20 non-profit organizations perform innovative and cost-effective work to…
Fueled by a desire to make a tangible difference, my giving makeover has transformed my own life while saving the lives of others.
Applying the scientific method to charity is an excellent approach that reason-minded people should use to make their charitable decisions. This article describes how this approach…
No one should experience avoidable suffering. Cost-effective interventions could relieve a great deal of suffering around the world. The revelations of the Panama Papers in early…
Charities that use their funds effectively to make a social impact frequently struggle to fundraise effectively. The aim of this article is to use available science…
Ending the needless suffering from global poverty as soon as possible is clearly a priority. But what about the plight of the five million or so…
Would you like to multiply the impact of your giving? Giving Games may be just what you’re looking for. This post will explore how the economics…