About Us

What is Effective Altruism?

Effective altruism is about recognizing the importance of using our lives to do the most good we can and looking for ways to help others that are high-impact and well-supported by evidence.

A great way to start learning about this perspective is to have a look through this introduction to effective altruism and watch Will MacAskill's TED talk below.

What is EA NYC?

Effective Altruism New York City is the main hub for the EA community in The Big Apple. We began in 2013 as a casual meetup group for New Yorkers interested in the early ideas of EA and have grown into a small nonprofit supporting a community of over one thousand individuals motivated by or interested in incorporating EA ideals in their lives.

Our goal is to ensure that every member of the EA NYC community feels empowered to do the most good they can by fostering an accessible, inspiring, and productive community. We host weekly events, including reading and discussion groups, socials and networking meetings, and speaker presentations that bring in incredible leaders from around the world to share their experiences fighting global poverty, reducing the suffering of animals, safeguarding the long-term future, and much more. We also curate a monthly newsletter that helps New Yorkers find meaningful career opportunities, stay apprised of the latest developments in the larger EA community, and access opportunities for grants, fellowships, and more.

Together, we’re helping each other positively impact society. You can reach out to us at info@effectivealtruism.nyc or contact our team members individually here.