Our recommended donation amounts are designed to have a barely noticeable impact on your standard of living — and a life-saving impact on those in extreme poverty.
Not sure how much to donate – use the calculator below:
Calculate your suggested annual pledge amount. Enter your pre-tax annual income.
If donations to foreign aid organizations are tax deductible in your country, enter your gross income. If they are not, enter your income after tax. The Life You Can Save does not record, collect or share your personal income data. To learn how we calculate our suggested pledge amounts, read our FAQ.
Thank you for doing your part to end world poverty.
Spread the word about your pledge, and encourage your friends to do the most good.
Donations are tax-deductible in the country selected. Credit card donations attract a service fee. To avoid fees see our other ways to donate. Donate here via credit card:
Give 10% of your donation to The Life You Can Save?
Every dollar The Life You Can Save invests in operations enables us to generate an estimated $15 for our recommended charities. Help us to raise more for our charities.
90% of your donation will go to the fund you've selected and 10% to The Life You Can Save itself
100% of your donation will go to the fund you've selected
Living in Australia?
If you are living in Australia, you can make a tax-deductible donation through The Life You Can Save Australia’s website.
