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80,000 Hours
A free guide to choosing a career that does good. They also have a podcast, a job board and free one-on-one advice.
Probably Good
Free career advice for people who want their work to really help others, wherever they live.
GiveWell
Really detailed research on which charities save and improve the most lives for each dollar.
Giving What We Can
Charity recommendations and giving pledges, including a 1% pledge for students (completely optional).
EA Forum
The online forum where people share research, ask questions and discuss ideas.
At university
Introductory EA Program
A free eight-week online discussion course with people from around the world. For people 18 and over.
BlueDot Impact
Free online courses on AI safety and other big risks.
Effective Thesis
Help choosing a thesis or research topic that matters.
EA Global and EAGx
Conferences around the world. Students can apply, and some financial support for travel is available.
In Africa
EA South Africa
Programmes, events and free career conversations in South Africa.
EA Nigeria
The national group, based in Abuja. It hosted Africa's first EAGx conference in 2025.
Later in your career
AIM (Ambitious Impact)
Helps people start new, highly effective charities. Several of its charities work in Africa.