Effective Altruism Chicago March 26th USAID Funding Freeze Discussion

Event Rescheduled to March 26th

​Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the recent USAID funding freeze and its implications for effective giving. We'll explore how this policy shift affects global aid, what it means for high-impact philanthropy, and how donors can adapt their strategies to maximize impact. Whether you're new to effective altruism or a seasoned EA thinker, this is a great opportunity to engage in a timely and important conversation.
​If you have time, please take a look at the following forum posts on the issue
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https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/AFcm2x34763ZAsk4g/implications-of-usaid-freeze-on-donations
​https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/TbZAkjJQn8kPDodXG/the-catastrophic-situation-with-usaid-just-got-worse-why-the

You can also see this recording from Givewell itself on the freeze: https://vimeo.com/1058763882?utm_source=GiveWell+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=e7f183029c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_02_20_10_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e7f183029c-2112321

We have about 5 people coming so far. Please register and see more details here[ https://lu.ma/1luk98gm](https://lu.ma/1luk98gm)