Research-based charities guide

GiveWell is a site with evidence-based charity reviews. I found it to be a useful guide when selecting the best organizations for donations.
From their site:

We identify top charities by assessing them along four criteria: Their evidence of effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, transparency, and room for more funding.

Their top charities are supported by randomized controlled trials, the gold standard in economic research. 

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