Severe malnutrition is still a huge global problem. To treat it in low-resource settings, an intervention that is generally considered best practice is community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), which consists of providing underweight children with a nutrient-enriched peanut butter formula alongside basic medical care. Taimaka, one of our Promising Charities, delivers CMAM through community […]
The is now a registered Public Benefit Organisation (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling, or ANBI) in the Netherlands. Donors who pay income tax there can now make tax-deductible donations to HLI. If you are a donor in the Netherlands, this short guide explains how to donate with tax benefits, for both one-off and […]
Mental health conditions are among the leading causes of lost wellbeing worldwide, yet access to care remains out of reach for most people in low- and middle-income countries. Friendship Bench Zimbabwe has spent 20 years working on this problem in one of the most extreme cases: a country with only a handful of psychiatrists serving […]
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Happier Lives Fund (HLF) is growing, and so is its impact. We have now completed our second round of disbursements to our recommended charities, covering donations received in Q1 2026. Here is what that looks like in practice.  How much did the HLF raise in Q1 […]
This year’s World Happiness Report focuses on social media and its effects on happiness, especially among young people. It is a topic that looks very different depending on where you are in the world. To get a ground-level perspective from Kenya, we spoke with the team at the Shamiri Institute, an NGO bringing mental health […]
Remote (any location) | Full-timeSalary: £36,000–£40,000 p.a. (or $45,000-$50,000)Start date: Ideally 1 July 2026 Professional experience required: 0-5 years About the We pioneered the use of WELLBYs (wellbeing-adjusted life years) to evaluate charities and guide donors toward the most impactful opportunities to improve global happiness. The (HLI) […]