“Turning Privilege into Effective Donations” by Nina Friedrich🔸

This article was originally written for my LinkedIn audience, which includes individuals from varying levels of familiarity with Effective Altruism. The explanations and context are provided accordingly. I am incredibly grateful to have received a scholarship that funded my university studies from a bachelor's to a Ph.D. The financial support I received not only eased my education but also made me reflect on how I could extend this privilege to others. Today, I am thrilled to share that I have reached my goal of donating the full amount of my scholarship's value to effective charities. Here's an overview of what inspired me, what lies ahead, and how you can get involved.my dad and me on the first day of my master studies in Cambridge, UK Why Give Back? Recognising our own financial privilege can be eye-opening and humbling. Many of us enjoy a level of wealth that far exceeds [...] ---Outline:(00:54) Why Give Back?(01:50) Choosing Effective Charities(02:20) My giving has impacted 50,000 lives(02:45) Continuing My Journey(03:34) How You Can Make a Difference(04:43) Conclusion(05:18) More about High Impact ProfessionalsThe original text contained 1 image which was described by AI. --- First published: August 2nd, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/F9ejHHg2sYKs4RCvC/turning-privilege-into-effective-donations --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.