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Because of this article I visited GiveWell for the first time. I was surprised that their top charities didn't include one that provides contraception. I woul
by ErikVandeWater 4y ago
Because of this article I visited GiveWell for the first time. I was surprised that their top charities didn't include one that provides contraception. I would presume the highest bang for the buck in attacking poverty would be allowing poor couples to decide not to take on the financial burden of a child. I wonder if it's for political reasons (pro-life donors), or if it's because contraception is expensive.
- zozbot234 4y agoContraception tends to be one of those areas that are so well funded already that additional money makes very little difference. EA focuses on causes that are broadly unfunded, and/or with plenty of room for expansion.
- yboris 4y agoOne organization that you could have on your radar is Population Services International - recommended by The Life You Can Save (which aims to encourage people to commit to giving at least 1% of their income to cost-effective charities) https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities/population-services-international/ https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org/best-charities/population-...
- gnramires 4y agoI'm not sure where to fall on this argument, but there are several studies showing that more education, quality of life and life expectancy lead to decreased fertility rates.
- slothtrop 4y agoTry these guys - https://www.psi.org/ https://www.psi.org/