Effective Altruism Australia presents

Your Impact in Action: Meet leading charities changing lives - Free webinar

Latest updates and insights: high-impact global health giving

Join us online on Tuesday 24th June at 12:00pm AEST for an exclusive conversation with experts from some of the world’s most impactful charities in global health and poverty alleviation, from GiveWell, Malaria Consortium, and GiveDirectly. Hosted by Michael Noetel, Chair of Effective Altruism Australia, this free webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at how evidence-based organisations are changing lives efficiently and effectively.

Event details

Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm AEST
Location: Online (join from anywhere)
Cost: Free
Replay: Available to all registrants
Extras: Live audience Q&A with the speakers

Expert speakers

Meika Ball, Senior Research Associate at GiveWell, the gold standard in global health charity evaluation

Mousumi Rahman, Asia Deputy Regional Director at Malaria Consortium, top-rated global health charity

Kayla Fishman, Director of Special Projects, GiveDirectly, pioneers in unconditional cash transfers

Hosted by Michael Noetel, Chair of Effective Altruism Australia

What to expect

Ever wondered where your donation actually goes and the difference it is making? This event gives you a rare, insider perspective on:

How leading organisations rigorously assess and scale programs that save and improve lives
What impact looks like on the ground, from malaria prevention to direct cash transfers
The principles behind effective altruism and how they can inform your own giving

Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to EA Australia or effective giving, this event will deepen your understanding and inspire your journey.

Among other topics, our speakers will explore:

How billions in USAID funding cuts are affecting the world’s poorest communities — and what can be done in response
Firsthand updates from life-changing programs on the ground, including how some are actively expanding their reach and deepening their impact
What goes into GiveWell’s rigorous evaluations — and why they recently rated GiveDirectly’s Cash for Poverty Relief program as 3–4x more cost-effective than their previous estimate

Who should attend?

Curious donors who want their giving to make the greatest impact
Supporters of EA Australia looking for deeper insights and the latest on-the-ground developments
Anyone interested in global health, poverty reduction, and data-driven philanthropy

Save your seat now and be part of a global conversation on how we can do the most good.