EA Chicago Discussion - USAID Funding Freeze and Implications
ATTENTION: Discussion Rescheduled to March 26th
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the recent USAID funding freeze and its implications for effective giving. We'll explore how this policy shift affects global aid, what it means for high-impact philanthropy, and how donors can adapt their strategies to maximize impact. Whether you're new to effective altruism or a seasoned EA thinker, this is a great opportunity to engage in a timely and important conversation.
If you have time, please take a look at the following forum posts on the issue
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/TbZAkjJQn8kPDodXG/the-catastrophic-situation-with-usaid-just-got-worse-why-the
You can also see this recording from Givewell itself on the freeze: https://vimeo.com/1058763882?utm_source=GiveWell+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=e7f183029c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_20_10_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e7f183029c-2112321
We will have food and drinks at the event. See you then!