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Global Health Fund

Evidence-based giving for global health

Routes your donation to the most effective global health charities, focusing on malaria prevention, direct cash transfers, and nutrition.

4 charitiesLast reviewed January 2026Research: GiveWell / Founders Pledge

How your donation is allocated

Every dollar is split across these organizations.

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Against Malaria FoundationSub-Saharan Africa

Distributes insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria deaths

40%
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GiveDirectlyKenya, Uganda, Rwanda

Direct cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty

25%
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Vitamin A supplementation and nutrition programs saving children's lives

20%
M
Malaria ConsortiumSub-Saharan Africa

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention for children in Africa

15%

Why we chose these charities

Charities selected based on GiveWell top charity ratings and cost-effectiveness estimates. All organizations have strong randomized controlled trial evidence. Allocations weighted by cost-effectiveness and room for more funding.

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Against Malaria Foundation

Distributes insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria deaths

Very Strong evidence

Why we chose this

AMF is one of the most cost-effective charities in the world according to GiveWell. Malaria kills over 600,000 people annually, mostly children under 5. Insecticide-treated nets are a proven, simple intervention with strong evidence of impact.

estimated cost per life saved

GiveWell Top Charity
Charity Navigator: 100/100Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify.
Sub-Saharan Africa
G

GiveDirectly

Direct cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty

Very Strong evidence

Why we chose this

GiveDirectly gives cash directly to people living in extreme poverty, letting recipients decide how to spend it. Rigorous research including randomized controlled trials shows cash transfers improve food security, assets, and psychological wellbeing. It also sets a benchmark — if a charity can't beat direct cash, it should reconsider its approach.

cost to deliver $1000 directly to a person in extreme poverty

GiveWell Top Charity
Charity Navigator: 97/100Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify.
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda
H

Helen Keller International

Vitamin A supplementation and nutrition programs saving children's lives

Strong evidence

Why we chose this

Helen Keller International's Vitamin A Supplementation program is one of GiveWell's top charities. Vitamin A deficiency kills an estimated 200,000–300,000 children annually. Supplementation costs pennies per child and has strong evidence from multiple large trials.

estimated cost per life saved

GiveWell Top Charity
Charity Navigator: 99/100Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify.
West Africa, Asia
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Malaria Consortium

Seasonal malaria chemoprevention for children in Africa

Very Strong evidence

Why we chose this

Malaria Consortium delivers seasonal malaria chemoprevention — preventive medicine given to children during peak malaria season. GiveWell estimates this costs roughly $3,000–5,000 per life saved, making it one of the highest-impact interventions in global health.

estimated cost per life saved

GiveWell Top Charity
Charity Navigator: 95/100Score as of Jan 2025. Click to verify.
Sub-Saharan Africa
GiveFolio curates funds based on published research from GiveWell, Founders Pledge, J-PAL, and Charity Navigator. Cost-effectiveness estimates are sourced directly from these organizations. We do not receive compensation from any featured charity.