Part A After looking into the numbers and impact, here’s what I found about donating 10% of a lifetime income to these charities:
Malaria Consortium
Impact: Around 11,425 children could be seasonally protected from malaria. Lives Saved: 16 lives. Why it stands out: It has exceptionally strong evidence of effectiveness and focuses on preventative care for vulnerable children.
Helen Keller International
Impact: Distributes about 79,977 vitamin A supplements. Lives Saved: 23 lives. Why it stands out: It’s incredibly cost-effective (just $2 per supplement) and addresses critical health issues like childhood blindness and mortality.
Against Malaria Foundation
Impact: Distributes roughly 15,995 insecticide-treated bed nets. Lives Saved: 14.5 lives. Why it stands out: It’s a well-known charity with strong evidence of effectiveness and focuses on preventing malaria through simple, long-lasting interventions.
Part B If I had $1,000 to donate to just one charity, I’d choose Helen Keller International.
Why?
It saves the most lives (23) for the least cost. Its vitamin A supplementation program has a huge reach (nearly 80,000 supplements provided). I feel it’s slightly more neglected compared to the others, so my donation could make a bigger difference here.
Part C I think using a numbers-driven approach could help in a few other areas of my life, like:
Career choices: Comparing the long-term impact of working in areas like AI governance, entrepreneurship, or media. Personal growth: Deciding how much time and money to spend on things like courses or mentoring. Everyday decisions: Figuring out the most efficient ways to live sustainably, like choosing foods or habits that align with my values.
Part A
After looking into the numbers and impact, here’s what I found about donating 10% of a lifetime income to these charities:
Malaria Consortium
Impact: Around 11,425 children could be seasonally protected from malaria.
Lives Saved: 16 lives.
Why it stands out: It has exceptionally strong evidence of effectiveness and focuses on preventative care for vulnerable children.
Helen Keller International
Impact: Distributes about 79,977 vitamin A supplements.
Lives Saved: 23 lives.
Why it stands out: It’s incredibly cost-effective (just $2 per supplement) and addresses critical health issues like childhood blindness and mortality.
Against Malaria Foundation
Impact: Distributes roughly 15,995 insecticide-treated bed nets.
Lives Saved: 14.5 lives.
Why it stands out: It’s a well-known charity with strong evidence of effectiveness and focuses on preventing malaria through simple, long-lasting interventions.
Part B
If I had $1,000 to donate to just one charity, I’d choose Helen Keller International.
Why?
It saves the most lives (23) for the least cost.
Its vitamin A supplementation program has a huge reach (nearly 80,000 supplements provided).
I feel it’s slightly more neglected compared to the others, so my donation could make a bigger difference here.
Part C
I think using a numbers-driven approach could help in a few other areas of my life, like:
Career choices: Comparing the long-term impact of working in areas like AI governance, entrepreneurship, or media.
Personal growth: Deciding how much time and money to spend on things like courses or mentoring.
Everyday decisions: Figuring out the most efficient ways to live sustainably, like choosing foods or habits that align with my values.