Finding most impactful ways to do good.
We support individuals pursuing careers that create meaningful change through tailored programs, mentorship, and connections in South Africa. Join a community committed to solving humanity's greatest challenges through strategic action.
EA Programs
Discover evidence-based approaches to maximizing your positive impact through structured learning, community engagement, and practical application of effective altruism principles.
Career Advising
Transform your professional path into a powerful tool for solving pressing global challenges through personalized guidance and strategic career planning.
Local EA Chapters Support
Strengthen and expand effective altruism communities across South Africa by empowering local leaders with resources, training, and ongoing mentorship support.
About Us
Effective Altruism (EA) is a global movement dedicated to finding the most effective ways to improve the world. By combining evidence and compassion, EA South Africa works to address pressing local and global challenges while building a community of people committed to making a meaningful difference. Our programs and support systems are designed to help you pursue a career with real-world influence and aid in your quest to achieve a greater positive impact.
Blog Posts
An essay by EASA team members on making EA more inclusive, representative, and impactful in Africa.
The EA South Africa Summit took place on October 5th 2024 at UVU Africa in Cape Town. The event brought together 52 members of the EA community for the first time in South Africa. This retrospective is to give a brief overview of what went well, the impact the summit had and what we intend to improve on in the future.
Our Impact So Far
I have officially left the Commercial Property Sales industry, and am moving towards a Financial Advisory role at a Financial Consultancy that focuses on supporting Social Enterprises and Non-Profits. This shift much better suits my alignment to making more of an impact as well as synergy with my independent consulting work. This will create an improvement in impact of my consulting work as well as in building and/or supporting sustainable local Social Entrepreneurship Ventures. - Shaun Saji Mattam
I've applied for more programs and opportunities - as the summit reignited my enthusiasm and beliefs in the EA mindset, while also cutting through the imposter syndrome and convincing me that I do have value to add to the community.” - Anonymous
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