Evidence Action

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Scaling proven, cost-effective solutions to reduce the burden of global poverty. Impact recognized by , , & .

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  1. Jan 24

    In a recent interview with the executive director of Annie Duflo, highlighted how IPA’s research led to interventions like our Dispensers for Safe Water program to effectively combat global poverty.

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  2. Jan 22

    World NTD Day is less than a week away and we are as committed as ever to treating parasitic worm infections. Globally, over 1 billion children are at risk of infection, which can adversely affect their health, education, and long-term wellbeing.

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    Jan 22

    Over 868 million children like Ra Joseph Palunus are at risk of parasitic worm infections, causing health risks and impaired development. works with governments to deliver school-based deworming programs, helping children thrive:

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  4. Jan 17

    : A team of researchers led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer and Edward Miguel found that children who received school-based deworming for 2 or 3 years in a row saw significant improvements to their quality of life 20 years later.

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  5. Jan 16

    We had to dramatically adapt our operations in 2020. This article describes how responses can successfully be carried out at scale and highlights us for effectively adapting supply chains to address issues caused by the pandemic.

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  6. Jan 13

    In a recent interview with , our Chief Engagement Officer talks about the enormous impact and cost-effectiveness of our Deworm the World Initiative. Listen to the full episode - it's a quick one!

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  7. Jan 11

    Last year, we piloted an innovative new approach for the coverage validation of our school-based deworming program in Kenya. The results were so encouraging that we will be replicating the methodology in other countries this year.

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  8. Jan 9

    Are you an IT expert looking to have your work support transforming the lives of hundreds of millions of people every year? We are currently looking for a Senior Associate in IT to join ou Washington D.C. office. Learn more and apply:

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  9. Jan 7

    In a recent episode of the podcast Making Sense, Sam Harris talked with Prof. William MacAskill, who highlighted our Dispensers for Safe Water as one of the most effective programs to provide access to safe water. Listen here:

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  10. Jan 5

    In 2021 our Accelerator will be working to identify, develop, and scale some of the world's most cost-effective and evidence-based interventions. Learn more about our new program development process:

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  11. 31 Dec 2020

    We want to sincerely thank you for your support throughout 2020. We remain as committed as ever to building a world where hundreds of millions of people in the poorest places have better opportunities and their lives are measurably improved. Wishing you a safe & healthy 2021.

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  12. 30 Dec 2020

    We want to thank the 54,000 volunteers across Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi who helped our Dispensers for Safe Water team deliver soap, disinfectant, and education to help prevent transmission this year - they reached 16,500 rural communities!

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  13. 27 Dec 2020

    : This year we launched our maternal syphilis program in Liberia, an inexpensive and highly effective intervention to detect and treat congenital syphilis that will prevent thousands of deaths and disabilities among children.

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  14. 26 Dec 2020

    Shout out to a new initiative helping world-class athletes like pledge a portion of their income to high-impact charities. We're honored by your recommendation!

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  15. 25 Dec 2020

    Let’s make dreams possible for children around the world—by supporting proven solutions that significantly improve their health, education, and long-term wellbeing. This holiday, your gift of hope will measurably impact the lives of millions.

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  16. 24 Dec 2020

    Growing up, our team member Chrispin was determined to find a way out of poverty and into a career that would allow him to address the challenges he faced as a child in Kenya. At Evidence Action he is able to fulfill this childhood aspiration.

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  17. 23 Dec 2020

    In the latest episode of podcast Solvable, Buddy Shah from highlights the cost-effectiveness and long-term benefits of school-based deworming - the reason for their recommendation of our Deworm the World Initiative as a "top charity".

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  18. 22 Dec 2020

    Due to COVID-19, estimates that millions more children will miss school, suffer from hunger & die from preventable diseases. Our programs offer some of the world's most cost-effective solutions to tackle some of these issues. Support us today.

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  19. 21 Dec 2020

    Following the means that we can develop programs that we are confident have large at low cost - allowing us to reduce the burden of poverty for hundreds of millions.

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  20. 20 Dec 2020

    We understand the importance of convenience in preventative healthcare - this is why Deworm the World has scaled up to help govts provide over 280M across the world with deworming treatment in , where they already spend most of their days.

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