We have decided to pause our recommendation of Friendship Bench, as its status as a Top Charity might be changing in the near future. This is due to two reasons: data-sharing restrictions in Zimbabwe, and an update to our methodology. Friendship Bench is currently unable to share their most recent data due to changes in […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
We are writing a sad update concerning an HLI-recommended charity, Network for Empowerment & Progressive Initiative (NEPI), which ran a project called STYL that targeted young men with criminal backgrounds with CBT therapy and cash transfers to reduce crime. The started recommending NEPI as a ‘Promising Charity’ in November 2024. As of […]
Marketing Manager Location: Remote (HLI’s registered address is in Bristol, England) Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per year (pro rata) or equivalent, depending on experience and agreed hours Hours: Flexible: 3-4 days per week, with sufficient cross-over with the UK working day Contract type: Contractor, initial 6-month contract with scope to renew Start Date: ASAP, ideally […]