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Sightsavers — Deworming Programs (January 2020)

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  • Portfolio Area: GiveWell-Recommended Charities
  • Focus Area: Global Health & Development
  • Organization Name: Sightsavers
  • Amount: $2,710,100

  • Award Date: January 2020

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    Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $2,710,100 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 GiveWell’s review of Sightsavers’ deworming program to learn more about the charity’s activities and follow its progress.

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