Charities we don’t currently recommend
Overview
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
Prevents deaths from malaria by distributing bed nets to protect from mosquito bites. Malaria killed 627,000 people worldwide in 2020.
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
More detail
Cause area and interventon
Nutrition – iron fortification in food supplies
Cost-effectiveness
22 WELLBYs per $1,000 donated (or $46 per WELLBY)
Quality of evidence
Low
Depth of our analysis
Low
Funding need
$6.5 million for mid 2025 to mid 2027
Give Directly
Lets donors send money directly to the world’s poorest households. Cash transfers are shown to have high impact on wellbeing.Â
More detail
Cause area and interventon
Poverty – cash transfers
Cost-effectiveness
7.55 WELLBYs per $1,000 donated (or $132 per WELLBY)
Quality of evidence
High
Depth of our analysis
High
De-worming charities
Represents charities that are trying to cure parasitic worm infections in mostly low- and middle-income countries.