photo by Chris BolandWe help you use your career to have the largest positive impact.
What is Effective Altruism Cambridge?
Effective Altruism Cambridge is a community of students who want to do the most good with the resources available to them.
A community
A mindset
Not all interventions are equal.
We must use reason, evidence and introspection to make sure none of are efforts are wasted.
Solidarity
We’re stronger together.
Our aim is to help you think carefully about how you want to have a positive impact on the world, and to give you the support to actually get there.
Events
Regular events:
Socials and (free) dinner on Wednesday’s 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Coworking at Meridian on Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm - 5 pm (with snacks and lunch)
Regular External Speakers from some of the most altruistically impactful organisations in the world!
What is Effective Altruism globally?
A question, a philosphy and a movement
How can we first improve the world? Then, second, do it the best way we can?
Effective Altruism (EA for short) is a “global network of people and organisations putting the ideas into practice. Using reason and evidence to find the most effective ways to help others.” - effectivealtruism.org
4 core ideas you’ll probably agree with
It’s important to help others
Everyone deserves equal consideration
Helping more is better than helping less
Our resources are limited