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About EA Kampala
Effective Altruism Kampala is a vibrant network of thinkers, innovators, and compassionate individuals committed to doing the most good with the resources available to us. We focus on evidence-based solutions to tackle global and local challenges in education, health, poverty reduction, climate action, and social development.
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To inspire and empower individuals and communities to create measurable change through effective giving, strategic action, and evidence-driven solutions.
Our Vision
A world where people make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions that maximize positive impact for humanity.
What is Effective Altruism Kampala?
As a Philosophy
Effective Altruism is a philosophy and social movement that uses evidence and reasoning to determine the most effective ways to benefit others. It asks not just "How can I help?" but "How can I help the most?" By applying rigorous analysis to charitable giving, career choices, and activism, effective altruists seek to maximize the positive impact of their actions.
As a Movement
The Effective Altruism movement brings together individuals and organizations committed to doing good in the most impactful ways possible. It supports research into global priorities, funds high-impact interventions, and builds a community of people dedicated to using their resources—time, money, and skills—to address the world's most pressing problems.
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Why Effective Altruism Misses the Bigger Picture
In this video, we explore the rise of Effective Altruism (EA)—a movement combining philosophy and data to maximize the impact of giving. EA challenges us to rethink how we donate, pushing us to ask: What’s the most effective way to do good? But is effectiveness enough? Or does the obsession with optimization risk flattening our ethics, our culture, and even our humanity? From questions of opportunity cost to the collapse of FTX, from arts and culture vs. utilitarian logic to the deeper role of wisdom in philanthropy, this video examines both the brilliance and the blind spots of Effective Altruism. If you’ve ever wondered whether your giving truly matters—or whether numbers alone can guide morality—this is a reflection you won’t want to miss.
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“I think it is achievable to get to where stealth pandemics are not a feasible way to attack humanity.”
Peter Singer: The why and how of effective altruism
If you're lucky enough to live without want, it's a natural impulse to help others in need. But, asks philosopher Peter Singer, what's the most effective way to give charitably? He talks through some surprising thought experiments to help you balance emotion and practicality -- and make the biggest impact with whatever you can share. TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and much more.
Effective Altruism | Beth Barnes | TEDxExeter
Effective altruism is a growing social movement founded on the desire to make the world as good a place as it can be, the use of evidence and reason to find out how to do so, and the audacity to actually try. This video explains some of the core ideas of effective altruism and discusses some of the ways we can fix the world's biggest problems. Read more here: http://www.effectivealtruism.org/ http://www.effectivealtruism.org/ TEDxExeter 2015 took the long view both back into the past and ahead into the future. We asked our speakers to help us understand the challenges that face us now - how they shape the way we live, make decisions, and innovate.
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Youth in Kampala Encouraged to Embrace Evidence-Based Community Leadership.
Young people across Kampala are being encouraged to adopt evidence-based approaches to solving social challenges through a new youth engagement campaign organized by Effective Altruism Kampala.
Effective Altruism Kampala Expands Animal Welfare Awareness Campaign.
As part of its commitment to reducing suffering and promoting compassion, Effective Altruism Kampala has expanded its animal welfare awareness campaign across local communities.
Research
Effective Altruism Kampala Launches Community Initiative to Drive High-Impact Social Change.
Kampala, Uganda – Effective Altruism Kampala has officially launched a new community initiative aimed at empowering individuals to maximize their positive impact through evidence-based action and strategic giving.