On March 28, 2012, the Clear Fund Board of Directors, which oversees GiveWell, held a meeting.
Audio
If you'd like to listen to the entire meeting, the link below allows you to do so. Please note that all Board meetings are monitored for (a) comments that are both easily misinterpreted and insignificant; (b) comments that may compromise the privacy of people who are not Board or Staff members. These comments are then removed. This meeting contains 3 such removals, totaling approximately 11 minutes.
This page lists the current areas of focus for GiveWell (including GiveWell Labs). These areas are not rigid or exclusive - we will consider opportunities outside of these areas if they seem to be clearly outstanding or unusual in some way.
The Program: Non-therapeutic zinc supplementation on a daily or weekly basis to prevent diarrhea and pneumonia amongst children under the age of 5.
Track record: While randomized control trials indicate that zinc supplementation can moderately decrease diarrhea and pneumonia incidence, we are not aware of any large-scale non-experimental implementations of the program, and effectiveness (as opposed to efficacy) evidence is limited.
We consider Pratham a standout organization, and it is our top recommendation for donors interested in developing-world education, though we prefer our two highest-rated charities above it.
On December 20, 2011, the Clear Fund Board of Directors, which oversees GiveWell, held a meeting.
Audio
If you'd like to listen to the entire meeting, the link below allows you to do so. Please note that all Board meetings are monitored for (a) comments that are both easily misinterpreted and insignificant; (b) comments that may compromise the privacy of people who are not Board or Staff members. These comments are then removed. This meeting contains 3 such removals, totaling approximately 3 minutes.
Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) has received significant funding as a result of GiveWell's recommendation (details). This page provides periodic updates on its activities and plans.
