“A New Top Donation Opportunity in Brazil: Save a Life for USD 12.5k” by Luan Paciencia

Tl;dr doebem's latest research identifies the distribution of portable micromembrane water filters as a top donation opportunity in Brazil. This solution demonstrates a cost of USD 306 per DALY and USD 12.5k per life saved, making it 5-10 times more cost-effective than other evaluated options and achieving 40% of the cost-effectiveness of GiveWell's top charities. Context Over the past few months, we have shared significant progress from doebem on this forum, aiming to encourage effective giving in Brazil and maximize the social impact of donations (see: doebem's new phase presentation; cause prioritization study; research methodology). Today, we're thrilled to share with the Effective Altruism community our first recommendation in this new institutional phase, which also marks the full implementation of our research process. After prioritizing and conducting an in-depth study on the issue of access to clean water — examining it through the lenses of importance, neglectedness, and tractability [...] ---Outline:(00:36) Context(01:38) About the Donation Opportunity(03:17) About the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis(04:12) Conclusion(05:14) Ongoing Research and Opportunities--- First published: November 1st, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/a4pT2Q8gxb4WP6QTm/a-new-top-donation-opportunity-in-brazil-save-a-life-for-usd --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.