Global Fund

From a cost-effectiveness perspective, some of the best impact opportunities in the world are outside Brazil. Therefore, we extended our view beyond the local scene and created the Global Fund.

The Global Fund aims to raise and direct resources to GiveWell’s Top Charities Fund, a global reference in evaluating and recommending cost-effective organizations.

Meet below the high-impact, high-cost-effectiveness global organizations supported by the Global Fund’s resources.

Malaria Consortium

Medicines to prevent malaria

Overview

Malaria kills over 600,000 people annually, primarily children under five in sub-Saharan Africa. Seasonal malaria chemoprevention is a preventive medicine that saves children's lives. It is administered during the four months of the year when malaria infection rates are particularly high.

Cost-effectiveness

It costs about R$35 to protect a child from malaria. In 2022, GiveWell directed resources to the Malaria Consortium to support this program at an estimated cost-effectiveness of R$25,000 per life saved.

Evidence of Impact

Exceptionally strong. Numerous high-quality studies on seasonal malaria chemoprevention consistently found a significant impact. Malaria Consortium conducts ongoing high-quality monitoring.

Against Malaria Foundation

Nets to prevent malaria

Overview

Malaria kills over 600,000 people annually, primarily children under five in sub-Saharan Africa. Nets save lives. Beneficiaries hang and sleep under the nets to avoid being bitten by malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

Cost-effectiveness

It costs about R$25 to provide a mosquito net. In 2021, GiveWell directed resources to the Against Malaria Foundation to support this program at an estimated cost-effectiveness of R$27,500 per life saved.

Evidence of Impact

Exceptionally strong. Numerous high-quality studies on nets consistently found a strong impact. The Against Malaria Foundation conducts ongoing high-quality monitoring.

Helen Keller Foundation

Supplements to prevent vitamin A deficiency

Overview

Vitamin A deficiency leaves children vulnerable to infections and can lead to death. More than 200,000 child deaths are attributed to vitamin A deficiency each year. This program saves lives by providing vitamin A supplements to children under five.

Cost-effectiveness

It costs about R$5 to distribute a vitamin A supplement. In 2022, GiveWell directed resources to Helen Keller International to support this program at an estimated cost-effectiveness of R$20,000 per life saved.

Evidence of Impact

Very strong. Numerous high-quality studies on vitamin A supplementation show a strong impact. Helen Keller International conducts ongoing high-quality monitoring.

New Incentives

Cash incentives for routine childhood vaccinations

Overview

In Nigeria, 43% of infants did not receive all recommended childhood vaccinations in 2019. This program provides cash transfers to incentivize caregivers to take their infants to clinics for routine childhood vaccinations, which prevent diseases and reduce child mortality. It operates in Northwest Nigeria.

Cost-effectiveness

It costs about R$750 to vaccinate a baby. In 2022, GiveWell directed resources to New Incentives to support this program at an estimated cost-effectiveness of R$25,000 per life saved.

Evidence of Impact

Very strong. A high-quality study on the New Incentives program found a significant impact, and New Incentives conducts ongoing high-quality monitoring.

We do not accept individual donations for each organization listed but for our Global Fund. Donations to the Global Fund will be distributed among the organizations listed above within six months to ensure the most favorable exchange operation.