Now vote for a great charity with proven results!
We've seen how important it is to find charities with a proven track record of positive impact. There are experts who specialize in doing just that. Independent charity evaluator GiveWell.org has been called "the gold standard of giving" by the Boston Globe. GiveWell has invested thousands of hours of research to find outstanding giving opportunities. GiveWell has two top recommended charities, which you'll get to pick between.
AMF (www.againstmalaria.com) provides long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (for protection against malaria) in bulk to other organizations, which then distribute them in developing countries.
The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) assists African governments with treatment of neglected tropical diseases and runs a number of smaller-scale projects (more).
Both charities are executing health programs that deliver significant and very inexpensive help to people in the developing world. Both have strong track records and transparency, as well as concrete plans for how to use future donations.
GiveWell gives both organizations their top recommendation, though GiveWell thinks that AMF is a slightly better giving opportunity. They wrote a blog post comparing AMF and SCI directly, appropriately titled "Deciding Between Two Outstanding Charities". You can vote for one of these outstanding charities by filling out the survey below.
We'll split the $100 donation between AMF and SCI based on the votes of everyone who plays this game. Voting will close on December 1, 2012.
AMF (www.againstmalaria.com) provides long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (for protection against malaria) in bulk to other organizations, which then distribute them in developing countries.
The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) assists African governments with treatment of neglected tropical diseases and runs a number of smaller-scale projects (more).
Both charities are executing health programs that deliver significant and very inexpensive help to people in the developing world. Both have strong track records and transparency, as well as concrete plans for how to use future donations.
GiveWell gives both organizations their top recommendation, though GiveWell thinks that AMF is a slightly better giving opportunity. They wrote a blog post comparing AMF and SCI directly, appropriately titled "Deciding Between Two Outstanding Charities". You can vote for one of these outstanding charities by filling out the survey below.
We'll split the $100 donation between AMF and SCI based on the votes of everyone who plays this game. Voting will close on December 1, 2012.