they have to apply a criteria showing how effective they spend money.
What measure of effectiveness would you propose such that it is easy to calculate and applicable to all charities?
I think the easiest way would be to show smallest number of euros per live saved, and charities which have minimal to do with saving lives wouldn't be considered useful at all. Givewell.orgs' charity list seems like the best one to promote, as for charities which work within Ireland, that would be more difficult.
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