Category: Charity
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In the 12-months of 2015, myself and 11 other comrades embarked on a commitment of Effective Altruism. Our pledge was to donate a percentage of our monthly wages to charities that are capable of making the biggest impact at the lowest cost. Embodying the very nature of the phrase “more bang for your buck”, we…
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On November 30th, politicians from around the world will meet in Paris to decide on the actions needed to combat climate change. More than 190 countries will be represented at the conference with a legally binding climate treaty being the desired end goal. The United Nations 21st Conference of Parties, or COP21 as it has come…
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Unlike compassionate conservatism, selective solidarity does exactly what it says on the tin. It is a phenomenon that cuts across gender, race, and political affiliation. Born from the desire to stand alongside comrades, it is blunted by the hypocrisy inherent in its (il)logic. Across campaigns and across the world it can be seen to rear…
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The title of this piece is a quote often wrongly attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, and though Gandhi never said such words, the message remains true enough. I am a firm believer in the idea that if you are not an activist, you are an inactivist. If you do not actively pursue a life that attempts…
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It was in February 2014 that I first heard about Peter Singer’s The Life You Can Save, and I have not looked back since. I was, unfortunately, stuck at home living with my family in South Wales, in a similar position to many university graduates; hunting for a job, lacking any money, and with no…
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