EFFECTIVE ALTRUISM HONG KONG
With limited resources, how can we do the most good?
Most of us want to improve the world. We see suffering, injustice and death, and are moved to do something about them. But working out what that "something" is, let alone actually doing it, can be a difficult and disheartening challenge.
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Effective Altruism (EA) is a response to this challenge. ​
​​We suggest using evidence to find the most effective ways to help others, then act on that basis. Effective Altruism Hong Kong is a Hong Kong–registered charity that helps people apply EA ideas through programmes and effective giving guidance.
Our key programmes
​The difference between EA and traditional philanthropy​​​
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Impartiality: Rather than starting from a defined community of beneficiaries, Effective Altruism seeks to identify the solutions that relieves the most suffering regardless of the identity of those helped.
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Cause-Prioritisation: Effective altruists prioritize cause areas that are large in scale, yet neglected, with tractable solutions, so as to maximise marginal impact.
HK is missing some of the best impact opportunities​
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The problem: Lack of ambition to support causes beyond HK
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The problem: Lack of trust that donations can have impact, or awareness of impactful opportunities.
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The problem: Misplaced focus on operational cost instead of impact
EAHK as an impact multiplier
