The Life You Can Save on LinkedIn: #worldmalariaday (2024)

🌟 December 2023 marked a pivotal moment in our history — celebrating 10 years of dedicated efforts toward alleviating global poverty and surpassing over $100 million in donations to our recommended charities. We couldn't be more proud of the collective efforts of our team, partners, and generous supporters like you.Some exciting updates:📈 Updated Charity Evaluation Framework: Our framework now incorporates the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), amplifying our impact.New Leadership: Former Silicon Valley executives, Jessica La Mesa and Andrea La Mesa, will co-lead The Life You Can Save into its next decade.🔗 Read more about our updates here: https://lnkd.in/dmr647dx

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🔗 Tune into this enlightening episode of the #BOLDBusinessPodcast with Charlie Bresler, PhD, our Co-Founder.Charlie shares insights from his transition from business to philanthropy with Jess Dewell, emphasizing practical actions to aid those in extreme poverty. This episode highlights the power of extending opportunities globally, showcasing how informed choices can foster significant change. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/d9pj-sMF

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In our ongoing efforts to connect donors with the highest impact giving opportunities, we recently revised our evaluation framework to better respond to the many different dimensions of poverty while also retaining a strong focus on robust evidence and demonstrated impact. Swipe through to learn how we’ve now adopted the global multidimensional poverty index (MPI) to guide our definition and measurement of poverty and other considerations related to ensuring and evaluating the sustainability of interventions. https://lnkd.in/dFE6q4pK

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On #WorldHealthDay, envision a healthier future for everyone, everywhere. Our Health Fund doesn't just help to mitigate mortality due to malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia and more; it works to build lasting health improvements in communities.Supporting our Health Fund is an investment in a healthier tomorrow. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3U79JXt

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Thanks to our generous donors, GiveDirectly has made a significant impact in Bikereri village, Rwanda. Last year, 340 individuals contributed a total of $235K, benefiting 192 families and empowering them to improve their livelihoods. This initiative highlights the tangible impact of unconditional cash transfers in alleviating extreme poverty. Scroll through the carousel to learn more about the impact 🔽

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Giving What We Can has released their latest mini-documentary video, "You're Richer Than You Realise." Grace hits the streets of London to spark discussions with the public about their views on charity, the concept of giving back, and where they thought they stood on the global income scale. Watch as many are surprised by the results. View the full video here: https://lnkd.in/dZrpxNwU

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