Charities we don’t currently recommend
In our search for the best charities, inevitably some charities haven’t yet met our criteria for us to recommend them outright.
We found these charities either aren’t highly cost-effective, or don’t have a current funding gap. However, they are likely still much more impactful than most other average charities.
For a view of charities we do recommend, see our recommended charities.
Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)
Prevents deaths from malaria by distributing bed nets to protect from mosquito bites. Malaria killed 627,000 people worldwide in 2020.
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Cause area and intervention
Disease – malaria prevention using bed nets
Cost-effectiveness
Not stated. Here, calculating cost-effectiveness relies too heavily on one’s subjective views on the value of saving lives versus improving lives. We currently recommend charities that focus on improving lives.
Evidence
See research summary
Depth of analysis
In-depth, but partial. We believe we’ve analysed most of the relevant evidence. See research summary.
Fortify Health
Addresses mass scale iron-deficiency anaemia in India.​ Iron deficiency may be a major contributing factor to mental illnesses such as depression.Â
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Cause area and intervention
Nutrition – iron fortification in food supplies
Cost-effectiveness
22 WELLBYs per $1,000 donated (or $46 per WELLBY)
Evidence
- 5 randomised control trials of wheat fortification and anaemia
- 6 studies anaemia and depressionÂ
- 1 randomised control trial on taking iron during pregnancy
Depth of analysis
In-depth, but partial. We spent around 90 hours analysing the most relevant evidence (around 20–60% of the total).
Give Directly
Lets donors send money directly to the world’s poorest households.Â
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Cause area and intervention
Poverty – cash transfers
Cost-effectiveness
7.55 WELLBYs per $1,000 donated (or $132 per WELLBY)
Evidence
Our own systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 causal studies
Depth of analysis
Comprehensive. We believe we have reviewed most or all of the relevant, available evidence.Â
De-worming charities
Represents charities that are trying to cure parasitic worm infections in mostly low- and middle-income countries.
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