What we’re about
Effective Altruism is applying evidence, reason and rationality to the goal of making the world a better place. It is an international movement, that recognises that nearly everyone in wealthy countries have an amazing ability to do good in the world.
Examples of Effective Altruism: giving to the most cost-effective charities, volunteering with the most high impact organisations, thinking critically about what causes to support, consuming ethically, and choosing a career in a way that maximizes impact.
Effective Altruists meet up every month or so to share ideas on ethics, causes, charities, effective actions and career choices. If you are interested in doing good in the world, then come to a meet up and hear the ideas! For an introduction to effective altruism, check out https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Effective Altruism New Zealand Summit 2025Needs location
Hi EA Chch meetup folk. This is a cross post of the official EA Summit Event page.
EA Summit: New Zealand 2025 will take place on the Saturday 27 September 2025 at the Otago Christchurch Campus. (2 Riccarton Avenue)
Applications are open, so apply now!
This Summit is the inaugural effective altruism (EA) conference organised to bring together the various NZ EA communities. Whether you have been involved with EA for years, or working in a relevant area and keen to explore, this is the best NZ opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and discover actionable ways to make an impact. You can expect:
- World-class speakers covering a broad range of cause areas, including global health, disaster-resilient food systems, AI safety, economics of charitable behavior, chicken welfare, and regulatory reform. These speakers bring deep connections to Aotearoa and diverse perspectives from both within and outside traditional EA circles.
- Spark collaborations and 1 on 1 meetings through our dedicated swapcard app.
- Leave with a network of professional contacts to easily reach out to for informal project feedback.
CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL EVENT PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS
