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We in “rich” countries rarely think about the fact that many diseases that those in developing countries battle on a daily basis, often in life-or-death contexts, are now unheard of for us. Many are incredibly simple to treat, yet crippling or deadly—especially to children—when knowledge or supplies to do so are not available. Examples include diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, schistosomiasis (worms), reversible blindness, AIDS, and malnutrition. These blogs explore such health issues and some of the proven, scalable interventions that protect millions from these preventable plagues, thereby giving the extreme poor a better chance of having healthy, happy, and productive lives.
Twenty million people in Eastern Africa rely on flour from over 1,500 small mills for primary nutrition. For many, especially children and pregnant women, this flour…
Over the years, organizations like the Iodine Global Network (IGN) have helped usher in one of public health’s most powerful yet unsung victories: the near eradication…
When crises hit or emergencies arise, the instinct is to act fast, which does not always result in acting smart. The recent suspension of foreign aid…
When the foreign aid cuts were announced in January 2025, headlines focused on political implications and dollar amounts. What wasn’t visible to most was the human…
A sudden shift in U.S. foreign aid policy earlier this year sent shockwaves through the global development community. For weeks, our team was tied up with…
At The Life You Can Save, our mission is simple but ambitious: to improve as many lives as possible, as effectively as possible. When it comes…
By Dr. Elina Christian Starting yet another fundraising campaign seemed beyond the scope of our startup group, but this opportunity was too good to miss. The…
This post was originally published by Mr. McCormick as a part of our Effective Giving Bloggers Program. When you sign up for our Effective Giving Bloggers…
India’s unfolding deadly second COVID–19 wave has left the country devastated. Harrowing scenes from overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums have left the world shocked. When emergencies strike…
The Life You Can Save has closed its COVID-19 Fund. Take a look at how your support helped our charities respond rapidly to the challenges presented…
(reposted from BBN Times) We have all experienced change with covid-19. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, loss of a business, the loss…
Eleven-year-old Jade, in Northern Territory, Australia, recently undertook a heartwarming project to raise money for one of our recommended charities. Jade’s year six class was studying…
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