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[your name]

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We’re a community of givers, and we...

Put our money where our mouth is.

We pledge to give at least 10% of our earnings to the best causes.

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We’re a community of givers, and we...

Put our money where our mouth is.

Are all about evidence.

We use research and evidence to find the best opportunities to help.

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We’re a community of givers, and we...

Put our money where our mouth is.

Are all about evidence.

Set an example.

We inspire giving more, and giving more effectively.

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Effectiveness matters

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Which works best?

  • Free school uniforms
  • Conditional cash transfers for girls
  • Informing parents about benefits
  • Merit scholarships for girls

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The results

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The results

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From research to action

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A community that cares about effectiveness

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What can your donations accomplish?

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What can your donations accomplish?

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Choosing a focus area

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Choosing a focus area

  • How important?

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Choosing a focus area

  • How important?�
  • How easy to make progress?

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Choosing a focus area

  • How important?�
  • How easy to make progress?�
  • How crowded?

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Some promising areas

Global health and development:

6 million easily prevented child deaths each year

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Some promising areas

Animal welfare:

60 billion farm animals raised each year

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Some promising areas

Risks to humanity:

  • Nuclear war�
  • Pandemics�
  • Artificial intelligence

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One of many ways to make a difference

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Why a pledge?

Personal: planning and commitment

Group: community of support

Society: set an example

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Two options

Try Giving: you choose the time period and percentage

The pledge:

  • 10% of income during your career
  • 1% of spending money for students

and while not doing paid work

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

  • Anne Frank

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