Maximise your charitable impact
We help thousands of Australians grow their positive impact through our independent charity recommendations, events, and free resources.
Effective Altruism is about answering one question... how can we do the most good?
Using evidence and reason, the effective altruism community—an extensive global network of individuals, researchers, philanthropists and nonprofits—is uncovering ways we can use our limited time and resources to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. In Australia, it turns out donating to rigorously vetted, cost-effective charities in poverty alleviation and climate change is one of the best ways we can do good. That’s one area we can help at Effective Altruism Australia.
Effective Altruism Australia helps thousands of Australians find and fix the world’s most pressing problems.
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June 2025 fundraising campaign
Join us this June to help raise $2.25 million and amplify lifesaving impact.
New report: EAA donors’ impact in 2024
In 2024, the Effective Altruism Australia community achieved something extraordinary: raising $5.74 million for our high-impact partners around the world.
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Reducing emissions: the biggest impact isn’t where you think
What if the biggest difference you could make came not from how you live—but where you give?
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Helping others is a great idea, but it’s tragic when people don’t direct their money or time most effectively, and so do a tenth, or even a hundredth, as much good as they could have done. Effective Altruism enables us to do the most good we can.
During my time at GiveWell, I witnessed how rigorous independent research discovers truly exceptional giving opportunities around the world. I'm delighted that EAA makes these evidence-based recommendations accessible to Australians wanting to maximise their charitable impact.
In business and in philanthropy, I focus on evidence-based strategies that deliver the greatest impact and value. With Effective Altruism Australia, I’m confident my donations fund transparent, efficient, and rigorously vetted programs that save and improve the most lives per hard-earned dollar.
It's deeply rewarding to be part of a global community committed to making a meaningful difference for others. By drawing upon both compassion and evidence, we can truly maximise our positive impact.
The core ideas of effective altruism resonate with most Australians: doing good, and doing it more effectively. At EA Australia, we help thousands of people like you figure out how to have the biggest impact with your time and money. I hope you’ll join us in learning how.
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You can often have 100x more impact by donating to the best evidence-based charities.
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