Most of us want to make a positive difference in the world – however we rarely know the true impact of what we do or give. Effective Altruism is a growing movement that uses research to help people channel their time and resources into the areas where they can do the greatest good.  

On our trip, we’ll be supporting GiveDirectly, a charity rated as highly effective by GiveWell. They identify households in sub-Saharan Africa living in extreme poverty, and give them money with no strings attached. That provides them with funds, autonomy and dignity. Recipients tend to spend the money on education, home improvement, and starting a business. GiveDirectly has also recently started the world’s largest Universal Basic Income trials, providing whole communities with regular income to cover their basic needs.