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) […]
What are the Top 10 happiest countries in 2026? Our friends at the World Happiness Report have just published their 2026 rankings, based on self-reported wellbeing. Read on to learn more. Once again, the Nordic countries claim the top spots, with Finland retaining its title as the world’s happiest country. These wealthy, homogenous, high-trust states […]
Trustee / Board Member Voluntary (unpaid) | Remote-first | Approx. 2-4 hrs/month | Number of positions: 2 About the The (HLI) is a nonprofit research organisation that identifies the most cost-effective ways to improve wellbeing globally. We advise donors and decision-makers on how to maximise their impact. We compare […]