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Effective Altruism asks the question: How can we use our time, money and skills to do as much good in the world as possible?

Apply by 10 May: Intro Course on Effective Altruism (EA)

How can you (yes, you!) make a real difference in the world? In our free Introductory Course, you’ll get to know EA principles in a structured and interactive way:

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Whether you’re a student or already working, find a fulfilling and meaningful career with our free career 1-1 counselling service! We will talk to you about jobs that allow you to make a real difference in the world. We are probably the only provider in Germany that specialises in counselling for impactful careers.

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What's Effective Altruism?

In this short TED Talk, Will MacAskill explains some of the basic principles of Effective Altruism (in English with German subtitles). MacAskill is a philosopher and ethicist, bestselling author and former associate professor at the University of Oxford.

Connect

In addition to ideas and methods, Effective Altruism is also a community of people who work together in different areas in order to make the world a better place. Meet like-minded people in local groups or at events:

First steps

You’re new to Effective Altruism and don’t know where to start? You’re searching for effective ways to make a difference? Discover a selection of first steps for getting started.