Aden
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I am passionate about making impactful positive change in the world through research and humanitarian action. It is my desire to help humanity through my own small means and via cost-effective, objective and long-term approaches.
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Yes, I agree, EA does targeted funding and it is somewhat a principle within the realm. What am advocating for is that if we want to empower African EAs, more tailored funding should be encouraged especially when dealing with African EAs because their situation, needs and problems are unique. For example, access to clean drinking water, food security and basic healthcare needs should be prioritized more than a high-impact action like funding research. What am also saying is that there are opportunities for improvement as regards targeted funding to help African EAs achieve their maximum potential.
The quote, "Instead of dispersing funds..." is just me trying to debunk what targeted funding might mean in different contexts.
True, the charity space doesn't do enough targeting especially as regards the interventions in Africa. EA might therefore benefit more from not just targeted funding but targeted efforts to engage with specific communities or demographics that are currently underrepresented within the movement, especially in the African settings.
By understanding the unique challenges and perspectives of different groups and communities, EA can work towards making their approach more inclusive and relevant to a wider range of people.
The main argument is that EA approaches in Africa have already made significant impact, and yes broadly amongst some key areas (see some areas under the subtopic labelled arguments). EA should thus continue funding but essentially through targeted funding.
Equally, another point is that EA should understand the contextual nuances of Africa especially during interventions so as to identify and address key neglected areas to help maximise on impact.