Taryn Maddox
Director of research at GiveWell who leads decision-making on grant allocations and guided the internal evaluation process for the Cameroon grant.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 33min
Saving lives with fewer dollars
Madeleine Tronso, a grants manager for ALIMA, shares her insights on the urgent health challenges in Cameroon following the loss of USAID funding. Taryn Maddox from GiveWell discusses their rigorous decision-making process for funding, emphasizing measurable impact. Joel Kambale-Kamete, on the ground in Cameroon, describes the operational hurdles and facility closures faced by health workers. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between rapid response and accountability in humanitarian aid.
Sep 25, 2025 • 34min
Beyond the Spreadsheets: Malawi Site Visit Day 1
Taryn Maddox, Director of Research at GiveWell, shares her insights from a site visit in Malawi. The conversation explores the impacts of foreign aid cuts on local health services and the urgent need for viral load testing amid staffing shortages. Maddox reveals how residents of GiveDirectly villages are improving food security and investing in small businesses thanks to cash transfers. The discussion also highlights significant challenges like critical drug shortages and the importance of understanding on-the-ground realities for effective aid.
