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GiveWell Conversations

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Global Health
US Government Funding Cuts
HIV/AIDS
Family Planning
Malawi
Givewell
Technical Support Units (tsus)
USAID
PATH
CHAI
Global Health Funding
Malaria
Malaria Chemoprevention
Malaria Prevention
Public Health
Government Funding Cuts
Funding Gaps
Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Vitamin A Supplementation
U.S. Aid Cuts

Welcome to GiveWell’s podcast sharing the latest updates on our work. Tune in for conversations with GiveWell staff members discussing current priorities of our Research team and recent developments in the global health landscape.

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This episode follows up on the November 26, 2025 episode of Planet Money, “Saving lives with fewer dollars,” which covered GiveWell’s evaluation of a grant to the Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) to maintain primary healthcare, hospi... more

Despite significant progress over the past several decades, malaria remains a leading cause of death globally for children under five. This year’s cuts to foreign aid funding disrupted highly effective programs to prevent malaria, such as seasonal ma... more

Our Beyond the Spreadsheets mini-series lets you ride along with our leadership team on their recent weeklong site visit to Malawi. Recorded daily during the trip, the series shares the behind-the-scenes experience of a GiveWell site visit through re... more

Our Beyond the Spreadsheets mini-series lets you ride along with our leadership team on their recent weeklong site visit to Malawi. Recorded daily during the trip, the series shares the behind-the-scenes experience of a GiveWell site visit through re... more

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Natalie Crispin
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Episode: Bridging an Uncertain Time for a Lifesaving Program: November 20, 2025
Buddy Shah
CEO of Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
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Episode: A Frontline View of Foreign Aid Cuts with CHAI’s CEO: September 11, 2025

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Elie Hassenfeld
Co-founder and CEO of GiveWell, engaged in discussions on global health and funding strategies.
Ellie
Co-host involved in sharing insights and leading conversations on global health priorities.

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Behind the Planet Money ALIMA Grant Story: December 9, 2025
Q: What were the key factors that led to the decision to approve the grant to ALIMA?
The triangulation of different approaches indicating positive outcomes, together with discussions about qualitative factors and real-world implications of the funding, led to the approval of the grant.
Behind the Planet Money ALIMA Grant Story: December 9, 2025
Q: What happens without philanthropic funding for health care workers in this region?
Without funding, primary health care facilities have very limited staff available, severely reducing the amount of care that can be provided to the community.
Behind the Planet Money ALIMA Grant Story: December 9, 2025
Q: What do the funds directed to ALIMA actually do, and how is this different from other malnutrition grants we've made in the past?
Funds primarily pay healthcare workers' salaries, ensure medication stock, and support other operational needs to keep hospitals functioning, differing as the emphasis is more on primary healthcare services than on solely malnutrition interventions.
Behind the Planet Money ALIMA Grant Story: December 9, 2025
Q: Could you just walk us through the timeline of this grant investigation and how that timeline compares to typical investigations at GiveWell?
The investigation took about six weeks from start to finish, which is faster compared to typical grant investigations that might involve months of pre-work before even beginning an investigation plan.
Bridging an Uncertain Time for a Lifesaving Program: November 20, 2025
Q: What was challenging about deciding whether or not to direct funds in this case?
Natalie and Elie discuss the significant uncertainty surrounding U.S. government funding and the associated risk of funding decisions without clear visibility on future government actions.

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Content primarily revolves around the impact of foreign aid cuts on global health programs, with a focus on malaria prevention, HIV/AIDS funding, and family planning. Episodes often feature detailed discussions among organizational leadership and staff regarding strategies to navigate funding challenges, assess health needs, and improve community health outcomes in low-income regions. Unique to this series is its candid exploration of the complexities involved in global health funding, particularly the intersection of economic aid and healthcare, which provides listeners with both an educational and practical understanding of the global health landscape.

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