The Happier Lives Institute is focused on finding the best ways for individuals to use their resources to make lives happier.

We are pioneering a new way of thinking about the central question of effective altruism – how we can benefit others as much as possible – by approaching it through the ‘happiness lens’. We use happiness surveys and analytical tools to determine the most cost-effective interventions to increase happiness.

Our vision is a world where everyone lives their happiest life.

Our mission is to guide the decision-making of those individuals who want to use their resources to most effectively make lives happier.

We do that by:

1. Searching for the most effective giving opportunities in the world for improving happiness. We are starting by investigating mental health interventions in low-income countries before expanding to other areas.
2. Assessing which careers allow individuals to have the greatest counterfactual impact in terms of happier lives. ​​

Read our strategy in full.