How GiveWell Is Searching for the Best Ways to Help in 2026: A $500 Million Strategy to Save Lives Through Global Health, Nutrition, Water, Vaccination, and Poverty Reduction

As global development challenges continue to affect millions of people worldwide, identifying the most cost-effective ways to save and improve lives remains one of the most important tasks in philanthropy. In 2026, GiveWell has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at directing at least $500 million toward the highest-impact opportunities in global health and development. The organization’s research efforts are centered on two major goals: