Finland, Iceland, Denmark lead the 2026 ranking. Full list of 147 countries, key findings on social media and wellbeing, and how your donations create happiness.
Human life is precious. It is natural to want to mobilise all our resources to save a life, even if it only prolongs a life by a week. But what happens when other people are also in danger, and our resources are not enough to help them all? As a society, we face practical limits that force us to make difficult decisions.
It’s easy to feel discouraged by the dramatic retreat of glaciers in the Alps and the scale of climate change can easily leave us feeling powerless. This article will equip you with the knowledge to take meaningful climate action, in both your personal life and through your charitable donations.
The myth of impact assessment in France: a costly illusion Table of Contents Introduction It would seem that in France, impact measurement has become the
Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is one of the most powerful tools we have for guiding our donations. They enable us to evaluate and compare different interventions by measuring results against costs. But while cost-effectiveness analyses are an essential tool, they should not be taken at face value. This article explores our approach.
France now aims to “refocus its actions where they are most useful and renew its support for the most effective organisations.” Several unique opportunities in public policy in 2025, such as the renewal of multilateral funds and changes in U.S. policy, provide France with opportunities to optimise its aid and strengthen its position as a global leader.
€8,920 collected through Mieux Donner, €746,000 in total with Effektiv Spenden: here is how the Safeguarding the Future Fund allocated its H2 2025 donations across three projects in nuclear security and AI safety.
The Smart Buys Alliance brings together government agencies, research centres and philanthropic organisations to produce and disseminate lists of the most cost-effective development interventions. An overview of the initiative, its methodology and its key areas of focus.
Is deciding from London or Paris who needs help and how a form of colonialism? This article examines what the critique gets right, where it goes wrong, and what effective giving does concretely differently — including its own blind spots.
Scared Straight won an Oscar and increased delinquency. Open Philanthropy invested $130 million in criminal justice reform — then changed course. Romain Barbe examines what the evidence actually says, and where your money can do the most good.
31 confirmed deaths, or nearly a million? Romain Barbe examines what the data actually say about Chernobyl’s human toll — and why the fear it generated may have killed far more than the radiation itself.
Good intentions, bad outcomes. Romain Barbe examines the tension between moral consistency and real-world impact — using sex work laws as a case study for how to choose the fights that actually work.
The Smart Buys Alliance brings together government agencies, research centres and philanthropic organisations to produce and disseminate lists of the most cost-effective development interventions. An overview of the initiative, its methodology and its key areas of focus.
Is deciding from London or Paris who needs help and how a form of colonialism? This article examines what the critique gets right, where it goes wrong, and what effective giving does concretely differently — including its own blind spots.
Scared Straight won an Oscar and increased delinquency. Open Philanthropy invested $130 million in criminal justice reform — then changed course. Romain Barbe examines what the evidence actually says, and where your money can do the most good.
Good intentions, bad outcomes. Romain Barbe examines the tension between moral consistency and real-world impact — using sex work laws as a case study for how to choose the fights that actually work.
What is systemic change, and how do you tell a rigorous systemic charity from an ambitious-sounding one? A practical guide for donors, grounded in evidence and documented examples.
Thibault ran 100 km through the Vosges mountains and turned every kilometre into an effective donation. Discover how a personal challenge can become a gateway to collective giving.
GiveDirectly sends $1,000 directly to households in extreme poverty — no conditions, no intermediaries. What the research shows, how GiveWell rates the programme, and why French tax relief isn’t available.
Alarming headlines, conflicting studies — what does the best available evidence actually say about scented candles? Romain Barbe examines the science and puts the risks in perspective.
Why can some lives be changed for a few euros? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity is
Formalising efficiency can (and must) be ‘for good’ “Formalising efficiency would not be compatible with a ‘for good’ approach.” This is an idea that
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes. Find out how neglected direct and indirect causes contribute to maternal mortality and the targeted interventions that can save lives.
31 confirmed deaths, or nearly a million? Romain Barbe examines what the data actually say about Chernobyl’s human toll — and why the fear it generated may have killed far more than the radiation itself.
Assessing the climate impact of donations: between modelling and uncertainty At Mieux Donner, we sometimes use a calculation that is strikingly simple: “€1 = 1
You want to donate to support biodiversity. You’re thinking about a rewilding project near you. However, in some cases, these local restoration efforts can do five times more harm to global biodiversity than good. So how can you avoid causing harm, and where will your donation have the greatest impact on the planet?
What if climate change was one of the most neglected causes? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Is ChatGPT bad for the planet? TL;DR – Key Takeaways: Observation: Generative AI consumes electricity and water, mainly through model training and the operation of
What if helping animals was among the most urgent causes? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity is
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Being selected by independent assessors is a major challenge. But when an organisation manages to be recommended for two different causes – in this case, climate change and animal suffering – by several renowned assessors, it becomes a unique case. This is exactly what the Good Food Institute (GFI) has achieved, an organisation that stands out for its innovative approach to combating both climate change and animal suffering.
Plant-based ham, soya steaks, seaweed-based salmon – these products are gradually appearing all around us. But what about their economic viability, and are they good for the animals? I was lucky enough to interview Tom Bry-Chevalier, a doctoral student in economics at the University of Lorraine, on the subject of alternative proteins.
When we talk about animal protection, the first image that comes to mind is that of an abandoned dog. In the minds of the general public, animal protection is first and foremost dedicated to those who live with them. But animal suffering does not stop at the doorstep.
Intensive and extensive livestock farming raise questions. These types of farming call into question our ecological limits and animal welfare.
The Smart Buys Alliance brings together government agencies, research centres and philanthropic organisations to produce and disseminate lists of the most cost-effective development interventions. An overview of the initiative, its methodology and its key areas of focus.
Is deciding from London or Paris who needs help and how a form of colonialism? This article examines what the critique gets right, where it goes wrong, and what effective giving does concretely differently — including its own blind spots.
Scared Straight won an Oscar and increased delinquency. Open Philanthropy invested $130 million in criminal justice reform — then changed course. Romain Barbe examines what the evidence actually says, and where your money can do the most good.
Good intentions, bad outcomes. Romain Barbe examines the tension between moral consistency and real-world impact — using sex work laws as a case study for how to choose the fights that actually work.
What is systemic change, and how do you tell a rigorous systemic charity from an ambitious-sounding one? A practical guide for donors, grounded in evidence and documented examples.
Thibault ran 100 km through the Vosges mountains and turned every kilometre into an effective donation. Discover how a personal challenge can become a gateway to collective giving.
GiveDirectly sends $1,000 directly to households in extreme poverty — no conditions, no intermediaries. What the research shows, how GiveWell rates the programme, and why French tax relief isn’t available.
Alarming headlines, conflicting studies — what does the best available evidence actually say about scented candles? Romain Barbe examines the science and puts the risks in perspective.
Why can some lives be changed for a few euros? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity is
Formalising efficiency can (and must) be ‘for good’ “Formalising efficiency would not be compatible with a ‘for good’ approach.” This is an idea that
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Every two minutes, a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes. Find out how neglected direct and indirect causes contribute to maternal mortality and the targeted interventions that can save lives.
31 confirmed deaths, or nearly a million? Romain Barbe examines what the data actually say about Chernobyl’s human toll — and why the fear it generated may have killed far more than the radiation itself.
Assessing the climate impact of donations: between modelling and uncertainty At Mieux Donner, we sometimes use a calculation that is strikingly simple: “€1 = 1
You want to donate to support biodiversity. You’re thinking about a rewilding project near you. However, in some cases, these local restoration efforts can do five times more harm to global biodiversity than good. So how can you avoid causing harm, and where will your donation have the greatest impact on the planet?
What if climate change was one of the most neglected causes? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Is ChatGPT bad for the planet? TL;DR – Key Takeaways: Observation: Generative AI consumes electricity and water, mainly through model training and the operation of
What if helping animals was among the most urgent causes? Doing Good, Better: 5 Keys for More Effective Generosity We often think that generosity is
Find out how your donations can support tomorrow’s agriculture in the face of the challenges posed by the Duplomb-Menonville law: preserving competitiveness, public health and the environment.
Being selected by independent assessors is a major challenge. But when an organisation manages to be recommended for two different causes – in this case, climate change and animal suffering – by several renowned assessors, it becomes a unique case. This is exactly what the Good Food Institute (GFI) has achieved, an organisation that stands out for its innovative approach to combating both climate change and animal suffering.
Plant-based ham, soya steaks, seaweed-based salmon – these products are gradually appearing all around us. But what about their economic viability, and are they good for the animals? I was lucky enough to interview Tom Bry-Chevalier, a doctoral student in economics at the University of Lorraine, on the subject of alternative proteins.
When we talk about animal protection, the first image that comes to mind is that of an abandoned dog. In the minds of the general public, animal protection is first and foremost dedicated to those who live with them. But animal suffering does not stop at the doorstep.
Intensive and extensive livestock farming raise questions. These types of farming call into question our ecological limits and animal welfare.
€8,920 collected through Mieux Donner, €746,000 in total with Effektiv Spenden: here is how the Safeguarding the Future Fund allocated its H2 2025 donations across three projects in nuclear security and AI safety.
The Smart Buys Alliance brings together government agencies, research centres and philanthropic organisations to produce and disseminate lists of the most cost-effective development interventions. An overview of the initiative, its methodology and its key areas of focus.
Is deciding from London or Paris who needs help and how a form of colonialism? This article examines what the critique gets right, where it goes wrong, and what effective giving does concretely differently — including its own blind spots.
Scared Straight won an Oscar and increased delinquency. Open Philanthropy invested $130 million in criminal justice reform — then changed course. Romain Barbe examines what the evidence actually says, and where your money can do the most good.
31 confirmed deaths, or nearly a million? Romain Barbe examines what the data actually say about Chernobyl’s human toll — and why the fear it generated may have killed far more than the radiation itself.
Good intentions, bad outcomes. Romain Barbe examines the tension between moral consistency and real-world impact — using sex work laws as a case study for how to choose the fights that actually work.
