Videos on Effective Giving

Explore insightful talks that show how to do the most good with your time and resources.

You're Richer Than You realise

A 2024 short documentary shot on the streets of London

This concise video introduces the core principles of effective altruism, stressing the importance of using reason and evidence to tackle global problems. It’s a perfect starting point for anyone curious about high-impact giving.

The Story Behind the 10% Pledge

Transforming ordinary incomes into extraordinary change through a 10% commitment to effective charities.

Hear from founder Toby Ord, best selling author Rutger Bregman, and a series of everyday pledgers about the idea of committing to give 10% of your income to effective charities over your lifetime.

A Short Introduction to Cost Effectiveness

A short explainer on how you can create more impact per dollar with cost-effective charities!

Why I'm giving 10% of my income to charity by Ali Abdaal

Ali, a well known YouTube content creator and a junior doctor working in Cambridge, UK explains why he has taken the pledge to donate 10% of his income

What are the most moral problems of our time

Of all the problems facing humanity, which should we focus on solving first?

In a compelling talk about how to make the world better, moral philosopher Will MacAskill provides a framework for answering this question based on the philosophy of "effective altruism" -- and shares ideas for taking on three pressing global issues.

Effective Altruism by Beth Barnes

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.