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Resources & Recommendations
Organizations & Institutions
- ALIMA (Alliance for International Medical Action) - An organization that provides basic healthcare and medical supplies, specifically mentioned for their work in Cameroon.
- USAID - The U.S. government agency that previously funded many international aid projects, including ALIMA's work in Cameroon, and whose budget cuts created a funding gap.
- GiveWell - A philanthropic group that donates hundreds of millions of dollars annually with the explicit goal of saving or improving the most lives per dollar through rigorous calculations and research.
- Doctors Without Borders - An organization mentioned as working in humanitarian contexts similar to those the Cameroon project operates in.
- Vanguard - A company offering institutional quality bond funds, actively managed by a global team.
- Capital One - A financial institution offering subscription management tools and credit cards.
- Apollo Global Management - An organization focused on providing long-duration capital for long-term projects in industries like energy, infrastructure, and technology.
- Schwab - A financial services company providing market insights, education, and human assistance for investing.
- BetterHelp - An online platform offering therapy services.
- Warby Parker - A company providing prescription eyewear, contacts, and eye exams.
Concepts & Philosophies
- Effective Altruism - A philosophy in which people try to "do the most good" based on evidence and rigorous evaluation of interventions.
Websites & Online Resources
- vanguard.com/audio - Website mentioned for checking Vanguard's record.
- capitalone.com/subscriptions - Website mentioned for learning more about Capital One's subscription management features.
- linkedin.com/nprpod - Website where businesses can get a credit for LinkedIn Ads.
- thinkitnew.com/renaissance - Website to learn more about Apollo Global Management.
- npr.org/planetmoneynewsletter - Website to sign up for Planet Money's weekly newsletter.
- betterhelp.com/npr - Website to get a discount on online therapy services.