
Welcome to GiveWell’s podcast sharing the latest updates on our work. Tune in for conversations with GiveWell staff members discussing current priorities of our Research team and recent developments in the global health landscape.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | a year ago |
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When GiveWell investigates a new cause area, we’re often focused on two priorities: directing funding where we think it can help people most and generating evidence to inform larger investments later. Family planning is a clear example. Recent foreig... more
Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death for children under five, killing more than 400,000 children every year. GiveWell has funded several programs to prevent and treat diarrhea, and we recently expanded our work by making a grant to support ... more
GiveWell tends to be known for its work in areas like malaria prevention, water treatment, and nutrition. But as our research team has grown, so has our ability to search for cost-effective programs across a much wider range of issues.
Serious healt... more
In September 2025, we created a livelihoods research subteam to specifically focus on programs that increase the economic well-being of people in extreme poverty. While we have evaluated and funded livelihoods programs throughout GiveWell’s history, ... more
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This show features in-depth conversations with GiveWell staff and researchers about funding decisions, program evaluation, and the global health landscape. Across episodes, listeners get insights into how cost-effectiveness is assessed, how grants are identified and scaled, and how learning from real-world implementations informs strategy. Notable throughlines include rigorous evidence vs. real-world constraints, the emergence of new program areas beyond traditional grants, and the emphasis on learning as a core driver of impact. The format tends to mix technical discussions with on-the-ground perspectives from field partners, making it valuable for professionals focused on grantmaking, impact evaluation, health systems, and policy in globa... more
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