EA Forum Podcast (Curated & popular) “Reflections on the $5 Minimum Donation Barrier on the Giving What We Can Platform — A Student Perspective from a Lower-Income Country.” by Habeeb Abdul
Apr 29, 2025
A Nigerian student shares his challenging experience with the $5 minimum donation limit on the Giving What We Can platform. He emphasizes the significant financial burden this poses for someone with limited income. The discussion highlights the need for more accessible charitable options in lower-income countries and opens a dialogue on how to make altruism more inclusive for all. It's a poignant reminder of the barriers that exist in giving, even among those eager to help.
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Student's Donation Challenge
- Habeeb Abdul shares his challenge as a Nigerian student wanting to donate less than $5 on Giving What We Can.
- $5 is a significant amount for students with very limited monthly budgets, making small donations difficult.
Lower Donation Limits, Add Causes
- Platforms like Giving What We Can should lower minimum donation amounts to include students and lower-income donors.
- Adding more charities can also help donors find meaningful causes for their small donations.
Small Donations Cultivate Altruism
- Cultivating habits of giving small amounts builds a long-term global culture of altruism.
- Small donations from diverse income levels can widen participation in effective altruism.
