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1. Contribute your time
Find a high-impact job, internship, or volunteer opportunity.
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2. Give to outstanding charities
Strategic donations can do 10-100x more good when directed to the most effective organizations.
The best charities to donate to in 2025
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Recommended charities in global health
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Donate to Effective Altruism Funds
Donate to expert-led charitable funds to maximise the effectiveness of your charitable donations
Discuss effective giving on the EA Forum
Find effective donation opportunities, discuss giving strategies, and coordinate with others
3. Connect with others
Connect with others committed to effective ways of helping others.
The Effective Altruism Forum
The EA Forum is the central place for collaborative discussion about how to do the most good we can
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Attend a conference
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Receive guidance from experienced professionals
4. Start something new
Start your own high-impact charity, find a research topic, or start a group.
5. Learn more
Learn more about cause areas and decide what matters to you.
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Effective Altruism Handbook
A selection of the best writing about effective altruism
Books, podcasts, videos and articles
Compiled lists of some of the best resources about effective altruism
Read the best of the EA Forum
A small number of excellent posts on a range of topics in effective altruism
