Natalie Crispin

Natalie Crispin, a seasoned program officer at GiveWell, shares her insights on the crucial Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) program. She discusses the impact of recent foreign aid cuts and the urgent need for careful planning to deliver antimalarial medications to vulnerable children. Natalie explains the logistical challenges of coordinating across multiple countries and the flexibility of funding mechanisms that allowed campaigns to proceed despite disruptions. The conversation highlights the program's effectiveness, with significant lives saved per dollar spent.