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Dear Effective Altruist,
We hope you will enjoy this newsletter where we share ways to engage with EA(N), updates and inspiring resources.
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Doneer Effectief: Update
EAN's project, Doneer Effectief, which provides guidance about effective giving from the Netherlands, has been a great success thus far! We are excited to announce that Doneer Effectief is now participating in #GivingTuesday the Netherlands.
In addition, we have also launched the Facebook and LinkedIn pages in the last few weeks - hit 'like' to stay updated about effective donation opportunities and insights.
Looking back: EAN Book Club
How to Create a Vegan World by Tobias Leenaert
EAN's very first book club was a great success! We hosted four insightful sessions to discuss the book: How to Create a Vegan World. There were a number of topics covered in relation to animal welfare and how to approach the road to Veganville (and bring others with you!). The key topics were about using a slow opinion and a pragmatic approach. Most excitingly, we had an exclusive Q&A with the author, Tobias Leenaert, where he could answer all of our burning questions.
Do you have an idea for the next EAN Book Club? You can send us an email with your thoughts.
Rot.Jong workshops: Workplace Activism
During November, we hosted two workshops in collaboration with Rot.Jong with a number of young professionals across a variety of industries about EA and workplace activism specifically. Within the sessions, the participants brainstormed ideas and plans about how they can most effectively increase the positive impact on their place of work.
Due to the positive feedback, we are working on building an EAN Professionals Network to share interesting research, articles and ideas on the topic. If you are interested and would like to improve your company's impact, you are welcome to join the LinkedIn group below.
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EAN fundraiser volunteer(s) needed
Would you like to make a substantial impact next to your job or studies? Are you interested in approaching and writing reports for potential donors, subsidies and grant-makers?
EAN is looking for one or two volunteers for approximately two to four hours a week to join our new fundraising team! If you are interested in applying, please email us a short motivation and your LinkedIn profile to info@effectiefaltruisme.nl.
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EU Parliament 'veggie burger ban'
Last month, and after much deliberation, the EU Parliament voted to reject the proposed 'veggie burger ban'. The ban was supposed to stop plant-based food makers selling their products labelled as 'burger', 'sausage' and other meat-related names. ProVeg launched a petition that received over 250.000 signatures to stop the proposal going ahead.
While we are extremely happy with the outcome, we acknowledge that the plant-based dairy alternatives were not so lucky. The pre-existing ban on the use of labels such as 'soy-milk' and even phrases such as 'milk-like' will remain in place. Vox's Future Perfect wrote a great article about the decision in general, and ProVeg Nederland wrote a great piece about the ban in relation to the Netherlands specifically. We recommend you check these out if you're interested in knowing more.
PISE Update
The Positive Impact Society Erasmus (PISE) is continuing to grow! In the past months, they have been busy facilitating a wide range of events for the community such as their future career event in collaboration with EA Oxford and their recurring book club.
Moving forward, PISE is working on their next book club session for January which will focus on rationality, as well as a 'reciprocity ring' and their Teleparty event based on Netflix's Social Dilemma. Finally, PISE is combining the end of their fellowship with a welcoming event for new committee members, where participants will play a giving game with EUR 500! The event will be in early December, so keep an eye out on their Facebook page for further information.
Browser extension: altruisto
It is about that time of year to get shopping for Christmas gifts, and who doesn't want to do good while they are shopping? Add this extension by altruisto to your browser and you'll help contribute necessary goods to the world's poorest. Add the extension by hitting the below (it only takes three clicks):
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Beter goed doen workshop
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our first 'Beter goed doen' online workshop, which is an introductory course spanning over four sessions. The program has a distinct focus on key EA principles as well as self-development and continuous improvement within the EA framework.
The reception of the event was very popular and it is now fully booked out. However, if you couldn't join this time round, keep an eye out on our newsletter and social platforms for the next 'Beter goed doen' workshop. For those who are joining this time - we are excited to see you!
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EAN's Long-termism event
What: An insightful seminar about some of the most challenging issues that we face currently and how these will impact future generations
When: Thursday 10 December at 19.00 - 21.00 (CET)
Where: Via Zoom (online)
Target audience: Effective Altruists, aspiring Effective Altruists and anyone who is concerned about our long-term future.
NOTE!! This event is almost full; we only have a few spaces left!
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EA Meditation Group: Ongoing event
What: Every Wednesday and Sunday you can join guided meditations with other aspiring effective altruists!
When: Wednesdays and Sundays at 17:30 (Amsterdam time)
Where: Via Zoom (online)
Target audience: Effective Altruists and aspiring Effective Altruists
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Other EA online events:
What: International Effective Giving Day
When: Monday 30 November 18.45 (CET)
Where: Online
Target audience: Anyone who would like to use their donations in the most effective way possible. See the Facebook event and information page for further information.
What: Social and introductory Effective Altruism meet-up by EA Rotterdam
When: Every second Wednesday of the month 19.00 - 21.00 (CET)
Where: Online
Target audience: EAs and aspiring EAs around the Rotterdam area
Check out the Facebook event for more information.
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Further reading, listening and watching
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It's almost the end of the financial year, if you have the capacity to donate and you're thinking about doing so this year, you can visit GiveWell's list of top charities. In addition, check out which effective charities have ANBI status here if you are giving from the Netherlands and would like some guidance.
Whether you're new to or familiar with EA concepts, we highly recommend Vox's Future Perfect podcast that tackles huge topics like saving lives, climate change and poverty to create a better future.
Have you ever wondered whether it is better to donate now or invest to give later? Founders Pledge released a research report this month about just this. The article reveals some of the benefits of investing to give such as exogenous learning and option value.
If you are involved with effective altruism or sympathetic to its ideas, you can fill in the Effective Altruism survey. The goal of the survey is to help the community better understand our actions, values, demographics and ideas. Have your say here.
Follow EAN on Facebook and LinkedIn for further content, events and updates! |
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