Before buying a laptop, we conduct rigorous research by checking review sites, comparing different brands and considering alternatives such as a tablet. Similarly, the concept of Effective Altruism (EA) teaches us to be pragmatic and thorough in researching, as well as considering alternative charities or causes, before you donate. In Singapore, crowdfunding charities has become more popular than ever, with record amounts of donations received in 2021. Governmental charities such as Community Chest, also record higher donations in 2022 as compared to 2021. Effective Altruism is both a community of altruists and a framework with recommendations that you may follow for the most effective way to donate your time and money, based on robust evidence of cost and overall effectiveness. Key evaluation considerations for charities under EA | “The best charities can be at least ten times better than a typical charity within the same area, hundreds of times better than poor-performing charities, and the worst charities can do harm.” – Givingwhatwecan...