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Saving lives with fewer dollars

Nov 27, 2025 · 32m
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  • GiveWell, a nonprofit focused on maximizing lives saved per dollar, faces pressure to fund urgent health projects in Cameroon following USAID's cuts
  • The organization struggles to balance their rigorous research-driven approach with the urgent need to deploy funds quickly in the current crisis
  • Episode explores GiveWell's decision-making process as they evaluate whether they can back a specific health facility project

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