School children are measured by their teachers to ensure they take the correct dosage of schistosomiasis treatment in Farim, Guinea Bissau. (Photo courtesy of Sightsavers)
Organization Name
Award Date
1/2019
Grant Amount
$9,700,000
Purpose
To support deworming programs.
Topic (focus area)
The Open Philanthropy Project recommended a grant of $9,700,000 to Sightsavers to support deworming programs, due to its status as a GiveWell top charity. We followed the recommendation of GiveWell staff regarding how to allocate grantmaking between GiveWell top charities.
Read <a href=https://www.givewell.org/charities/sightsavers”>GiveWell’s review of Sightsavers’ deworming program to learn more about the charity’s activities and follow its progress.
