Give where it does the most good

We help thousands of Australians find highly effective ways to do good with their money and time through our independent charity recommendations, events, and free resources.

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Francoise in Rwanda used her cash transfer to finish her education, start a sewing business, and care for her newborn son. Courtesy of GiveDirectly
A mother in Mozambique gives SMC to her baby. Copyright Malaria Consortium.
Naja'atu Yakub, with her child Umar Yakub, being served by immunisation provider Najib Musa Gogel. Courtesy of New Incentives
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Left: Francoise in Rwanda used her cash transfer to finish her education, start a sewing business and care for her newborn son. Courtesy of GiveDirectly.

Top right: A mother in Mozambique gives seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) to her baby. © Malaria Consortium.

Bottom right: Naja’atu Yakub, with her child Umar Yakub, being served by immunisation provider Najib Musa Gogel. Courtesy of New Incentives.

Who we are

A global movement, and an Australian charity

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The movement

Effective altruism is about asking one question: how can we do the most good?

Effective altruism is a global decentralised community including researchers, donors and nonprofits that use evidence and careful reasoning to explore that question. Over more than a decade, this research has revealed some surprisingly powerful ways to improve lives and tackle global problems.

Introduction to effective altruism
$10.8B
moved to high-impact charities
15
years of rigorous global research
105K+
donors in the global EA community
130+
organisations in the EA field
Hajara Maikudi Black (Caregiver) Baba Amir (Infant) Shafaatu Babangida (Caregiver) Anti Sharifatu Babangida (Infant) Gambo Babangida Abdullahi (Caregiver)

About this photoHajara Maikudi Black (caregiver), Baba Amir (infant), Shafaatu Babangida (caregiver), Anti Sharifatu Babangida (infant) and Gambo Babangida Abdullahi (caregiver). Courtesy of New Incentives.

Our organisation

Effective Altruism Australia helps Australians put those ideas into practice.

We’re an Australian registered charity, founded in 2015, and one of many organisations in the global effective altruism community. Australians have donated over $40 million through us to charities with strong evidence of effectiveness, and we run events and free programs for people who want to do good with their time and careers.

About us
$40M+
donated to high-impact charities
6.9M
lives impacted by EAA donations
8,000+
donors in our EAA community
1,600+
attendees at EAA events since 2016

Where to give

Our charity partners

We don’t choose charities on gut feel. We partner with charities backed by independent research based on their evidence and cost-effectiveness, following evaluators like GiveWell for global health and Giving Green for climate.

A health worker gives a young child a spoonful of medicine while her mother holds her.
Photo: Malaria Consortium/Sophie Garcia
Our recommendation for most donors

GiveWell’s Top Charities Fund

GiveWell advises on where your gift can have the biggest impact amongst their top charities.

  • Partner charities are selected based on cost-effectiveness, evidence and track record
  • Granted to the highest-priority funding needs among GiveWell’s top charities
  • 100% of your tax-deductible donation makes it to the charities (minus card processing fees)
Give to the Top Charities Fund

Or choose a charity yourself

A mother and baby in India who received a net from AMF. Courtesy Against Malaria Foundation
Photo: Against Malaria Foundation

Against Malaria Foundation

Insecticide-treated bed net program

Funds insecticide-treated bed nets that protect families from malaria while they sleep.

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A mother in Mozambique gives SMC to her baby. Copyright Malaria Consortium.
Photo: © Malaria Consortium

Malaria Consortium

Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Program

Gives young children preventive malaria medicine through the peak transmission season.

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Babacar, who received vitamin A supplementation with support from Helen Keller Intl, and his mother, Salivate. Photo: Helen Keller Intl (Senegal)
Photo: Helen Keller Intl (Senegal)

Helen Keller Intl

Vitamin A Supplementation Program

Delivers vitamin A supplements that help prevent deaths among young children.

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Abubakar(FO) Juwaira(Lab Tech) Khadija(caregiver) Mohammad(infant)
Photo: New Incentives

New Incentives

Childhood Vaccination Incentives Program

Offers caregivers in Nigeria small cash incentives to complete their babies’ routine vaccinations.

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Prefer to tackle climate change?

The EAA Environment Fund supports high-impact climate organisations, guided by Giving Green’s research.

Explore the Environment Fund

See all our partner charities

Our community

Join 8,000+ Australians aiming to do more good

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.
Prof. Peter Singer AC World-renowned philosopher
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.
Stephanie Stojanovic Development Director, GiveWell 2019–2025
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.
Rohan Wolfers Donor, private equity executive
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.
Dr Geetanjali Basarkod 10% Pledger, senior research fellow

Beyond giving

Do good with your time and career, too

Effective altruism isn’t only about donations. We run free programs for Australians who want to use their time and careers to help others as much as they can.

Get involved
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Intro Course

A free six-week course on how to do the most good. The next round opens in early 2027.

Learn more

One-to-one calls

A free 30-minute call about your next steps, from your career to your giving.

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Local groups

Meet like-minded people in cities and universities across Australia.

Find a group

EAGxAustralasia

Our annual conference: 27–29 November in Melbourne, with talks, workshops and one-to-one meetings.

See the conference
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Start giving today

Make your next donation count

Give to charities you can trust are delivering exceptional impact per dollar, improving and saving lives around the world.

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  • Tax-deductible, whatever the amount

    Most of these charities can’t offer Australians a tax deduction directly. Through us, every donation is deductible.

  • Your gift reaches the charities

    Our running costs are funded separately by donors who give to our operations, so your donation is passed on in full, less payment fees.

  • Independent and accountable

    We follow independent evaluators’ research, are registered with the ACNC, and publish audited financial statements every year.