Effective Altruism Hong Kong

The math is simple. By income, you're already in the world's top 1%. The only question left is how to make that money count.

Before you give, effective donors ask just three things:

Does this charity actually work? Ask to see the evidence.
How much does it cost to do good here? Look at how far each dollar goes.
Would this work get funded without me? Look for the gap others overlook.
The answers already exist. To start giving, open an account on ; to find the strong ones, read ; to keep it going, lean on .

Save this post, and send it to anyone who has ever said, "I want to give but I don't know which charity is good." Follow .hongkong for more.

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條數其實好簡單。論收入，你已經排得上全球頭 1%。淨低嘅問題係：嗰啲錢，點先用得最值？

捐錢之前，有效嘅捐贈者只係問三條：

呢間機構真係有效㗎咩？開口問證據。
喺呢度做一件好事，要幾多錢？睇吓一蚊使得有幾抵。
冇咗我嗰一份捐款，呢個項目一樣有人出錢嗎？搵吓嗰啲畀人睇漏咗嘅缺口。
答案，一早有人幫你 check 好晒。想開始捐，上 GiveWise 開個捐贈戶口;想知捐邊間，睇 GiveWell;想捐得持久，交俾 Giving What We Can。

Save 低呢個 post。見到有人問「我想捐錢但係唔知邊間好」，send 俾佢。想知多啲，follow 埋 .hongkong。

You earn a normal Hong Kong salary. Globally, that might make you one of the rich ones.

Most of us measure our lives against the people right next to us. The rent, the school fees, the colleague who just upgraded their car. Against that, almost no one feels wealthy.

Zoom out to the whole world and the picture shifts. A mid-career salary in Hong Kong can place you in roughly the richest 1 to 3 percent of people alive today. Not because you feel rich, but because most of the planet earns far, far less.

Here is the part that matters: this isn't a guilt trip. It's a fact about leverage. Income that feels ordinary here can stretch remarkably far somewhere else. Knowing where you actually stand is a starting point, not a verdict on anything you have done before.

You don't have to take our word for the number. Giving What We Can built a free calculator that places your income on the global distribution in about 30 seconds. No sign-up, no pitch.

Curious where you land? Head to for the link.

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Only 48 hours until our application deadline for Hong Kong's first Effective Altruism Summit. Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals shaping philanthropy and social impact in Hong Kong. Together, we’ll explore fresh perspectives on doing good more effectively, grounded in evidence and local realities.

Funders, changemakers, and professionals interested in shaping social impact are encouraged to join. Admission is by donation for successful applicants.

Check out this link to apply: https://luma.com/5osajzys

Last night at the Horizon Impact Lab, we moved beyond the conceptual and into the strategic. 🧠📊

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a fascinating deep dive into the mechanics of impact maximisation. We explored the 'why' and 'how' behind making a difference, tackled the nuanced debate surrounding cost-effectiveness analyses, and compared the distinct methodologies of GiveWell and the Happier Lives Institute.

We also put theory into practice by applying the ITN framework for cause prioritisation. The level of discourse in the room was truly inspiring.

A special thank you to The Hive for sponsoring the venue and providing the perfect space for such an important conversation. 🙏

Until next time, keep thinking critically about impact.

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Join us for Hong Kong's first Effective Altruism Summit on March 7 at Soho House. Prepare to learn the principles of effective altruism, how they can be localised within the context of Hong Kong, and ways you can contribute and collaborate with a like-minded community.

Apply now: https://luma.com/5osajzys

What does working on global health and development look like in the context of Hong Kong? Learn more from our panel of experts, featuring Dr Larry Baum, Co-Founder of GeneroCity, and Louise Joachimowski, Executive Director of International Care Ministries, in a session moderated by Dr. Haley Hunt of LRQA.

Join us at EA Summit HK at Soho House on March 7. Tickets at the link in bio.

What are some of the latest trends in effective philanthropy? Learn more from our panel of experts, featuring Zhilin Li of CharityBox, Joel Tan of CEARCH, and Sue Toomey of the Asia Community Foundation in a session moderated by Angelina Li, from the Centre of Effective Altruism.

Join us at EA Summit HK at Soho House on March 7. Tickets here: https://luma.com/5osajzys

What does it mean to put effective altruism into practice? Join one of Effective Altruism Hong Kong's Directors, Anthony Lau, as he dives into the practical applications of effective altruism at EA Summit Hong Kong 2026.

Hear from Anthony and connect with other like-minded attendees at Hong Kong's first Effective Altruism Summit. Admission is by donation for successful applicants. Apply now at the link in bio. We'll see you on March 7th!

How can effective philanthropy help shape Hong Kong’s future as a global philanthropic hub?

Join Tristan Ace, Kenneth Chan, and Jeffrey Fung for a fireside chat exploring how strategic, impact-driven giving can strengthen Hong Kong’s role on the world stage — from smarter capital allocation to deeper cross-sector collaboration.

Expect candid insights, real-world lessons, and a forward-looking conversation on what it truly takes to build a thriving philanthropic ecosystem in Hong Kong. Join us on March 7 at Soho house - Tickets here: https://luma.com/5osajzys

How do we know what actually makes an impact, and what does it mean for the vision of Hong Kong as a growing philanthropy hub? Learn more about evidence‑based altruism, and how we look at cost‑effectiveness and impact measurement under the principles of Effective Altruism.

Join this session at EA Summit Hong Kong 2026 to explore how evidence can help us make smarter choices about doing good. Apply now at the link in bio.