Ambitious Impact announced a new executive team to lead our scaling efforts in our new chapter. Read the full update here.
We are also excited to announce that application for the September 2026 & February 2027 cohorts of the Charity Entrepreneurship Program is now open. Learn more here. Apply before March 22nd.
More information about the recommended ideas will follow in the coming weeks!
Anima International is hiring for a Campaigner in Denmark (hybrid, salary DKK 26,500–36,000). Find out more and apply by February 22nd.
The European Commission is expected to respond to the Fur Free Europe European Citizen Initiative by the end of March. Despite the recent ban in Poland (EU’s largest fur producer), the Commission is considering regulations that will not meaningfully address the suffering of animals farmed for fur. Send an email to the Commissioners in support of an EU-wide ban on fur farming and import of fur products.
Evidence Action is expanding Deworm the World to Tanzania, where we target reaching 10 million children. We will support the government in reshaping strategy to direct resources to the areas with the greatest need.
The dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic test, the cornerstone of Evidence Action's Syphilis-Free Start program, has dropped to a record low price of $0.84. This is just $0.04 more than the HIV-only test. Procuring these key supplies will now be more accessible and sustainable for the countries that need them most.
Evidence Action is hiring for three positions:
CEA grew the number of people engaging with our programs in 2025 by 20–25% year-over-year, beating our targets of 7.5–10% without increasing spending, and reversing the moderate decreases in engagement with our programs during 2023–24.
We were joined in January by two new Directors: Loic Watine, who will lead EA Funds, and Rory Fenton, who will lead our new Strategy and M&E function.
You can read our full 2025 progress report here.
Wild Animal Initiative attended a wild animal welfare research symposium organized by our grantees at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in the UK last month. The symposium included talks by WAI’s Science Team and grantees, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities. One of the researchers on our team also gave a lecture to 100 LJMU undergraduate students in animal behavior, wildlife management, and zoology.
This was the first time our grantees independently organized an event like this — a milestone that reflects the growth of the field. What began as funding for a single scientist’s research at LJMU is growing into a hub for researchers who are enthusiastic about wild animal welfare science and eager to adopt leading roles.
Impactful Policy Careers — AD5 support for high-impact EU policy roles
The European Commission will open applications for AD5 Administrator roles in Feb–March 2026. The last AD5 competition was in 2019, making this a rare entry point into high-leverage EU policy work across cause areas such as global health and development, and animal welfare.
At Impactful Policy Careers, we’re offering selective support for mission-driven candidates considering AD5. This includes guidance on eligibility and applications, structured preparation for EPSO assessments, and broader career support for navigating EU policy roles where impact at scale is possible.
AD5 is extremely competitive, but we believe strong preparation and targeted support can meaningfully improve candidates’ chances of success — and help more impact-oriented people enter influential policy positions.
Updates from the Good Food Institute:
Reflections on GFI’s 2025 progress – video
Hear directly from GFI’s founder, Bruce Friedrich, about some of our biggest milestones from 2025 in this short (2-minute) video. Bruce highlights $3.5 million invested in open-access alternative protein R&D, the acquisition and public release of cultivated meat starter cell lines (the first time these have been made openly available), and the addition of 13 new university groups to the Alt Protein Project, supporting students entering the field.
New economic analysis on alternative proteins in Europe
In the largest GFI-funded report to date, new research examines the potential economic impact of treating alternative proteins as a strategic priority in Europe. The analysis finds that by 2040, a mature alt protein sector could contribute up to €111 billion in annual added value to the EU economy and support approximately 414,000 jobs. The report also outlines potential benefits for farmers, including increased demand for legumes and pulses, reduced reliance on soy imports, and improved farm resilience.
Plant-based meat research priorities (with FFAR)
GFI and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) released a joint report outlining priority research areas for plant-based meat. These priorities were also discussed in a workshop co-led with the Bezos Center for Sustainable Proteins at North Carolina State University. Together, these efforts aim to inform researchers across the US and internationally about high-impact, underexplored research opportunities.
Accreditation for GFI’s online course
GFI’s online course, The Protein Transition, received accreditation from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). This accreditation is expected to increase the course’s reach and provide additional validation for scientists and researchers considering participation.
Cultivated meat and halal certification in Malaysia
GFI APAC supported engagement that contributed to Malaysia’s Islamic authority declaring cultivated meat halal. This marks the first such ruling in a Muslim-majority country and follows similar decisions in Singapore, South Korea, and guidance from a major Islamic authority in Saudi Arabia. Given that close to 2 billion people aim to eat halal, this decision is an important step toward broader understanding of the science and potential benefits of cultivated meat.
We’re hiring:
The Lead Exposure Elimination Project (LEEP) is hiring! Join one of the most cost-effective global health organizations in the world.
LEEP is growing and currently hiring for several key roles:
LEEP works to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, one of the most severe yet under-addressed global health problems, using an evidence-driven, highly cost-effective approach.
To learn more and apply, visit: https://leadelimination.org/jobs/
We also plan to open additional roles around the world in 2026 as LEEP continues to scale. Please sign up for LEEP's Newsletter to learn about new opportunities as they are posted.
The Animal Welfare Fund is hiring for 1-3 Program Officers at multiple seniority levels.
The fund is experiencing rapid growth - we raised $10M in 2025 (more than the previous two years combined) and plan to raise and regrant $20M+ in 2026, with further growth potential on the horizon.
We're looking for:
• Experienced grantmakers
• Animal advocacy professionals (campaign managers, policy experts, corporate outreach specialists, program coordinators)
• Researchers
• Junior applicants eager to build grantmaking experience
You can read the full job description and apply here.
Application deadline: February 18, 2026 at 5pm GMT
Expected hours: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent.
Location: Remote, Global.
Compensation: $90,026–$131,988
Start date: As soon as possible
If you know of anyone who might be a good fit for this role, please forward this to them and encourage them to apply.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]
Coefficient Giving is hiring for a Grants Associate (remote, $123k) — apply by Monday, February 23rd to be considered.
We published a new blog post, "Our Approach to Recruiting a Strong Team," a Q&A with Recruiting Lead Phil Zealley that covers our hiring approach and why we invest an unusual amount of effort in finding and evaluating candidates.
We launched an RFP for Humane Fish Slaughter Research/Prototypes. $7M in funding is available for projects that materially improve the welfare of fish at capture and slaughter. Learn more here: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/i8om4DADPX5SfyNwP/request-for-proposals-humane-fish-slaughter-research-and
MATS is hiring for two roles on the program team. MATS will have more than a dozen employees at EAG San Francisco 2026, so feel free to come talk to use if you are interested in joining the team.
Faunalytics released a deep dive exploring the research on humane education — programs that teach the consequences of animal agriculture and/or respect for animals — examining how these initiatives influence dietary choices, shape attitudes toward animals, and inspire lasting compassionate action.
The organization is now accepting applications for their Community & Research Coordinator role. This mid-level role sits at the intersection of research, communications, and community engagement, building strong relationships with advocates and translating research findings into practical, accessible resources that support real-world advocacy. Applications are due March 15, 2026.
Applications for EAGxCDMX (Mexico City, 20–22 March), EAGxNordics (Stockholm, 24–26 April), and EAGxDC (Washington DC, 2–3 May) are all open! These will be the largest regional-focused events in their respective areas, and are aimed at serving those already engaged with EA or doing related professional work. EAGx events are networking-focused conferences designed to foster strong connections within their regional communities.
If you’d like to apply to join the organizing team for a 2026 Bay Area EAGx (date and venue to be confirmed, targeting August–September), please apply via this form. Full details can be found here.
We also have applications or direct registrations open for EA Summits in Helsinki (28 Feb), Hong Kong (7 March), and Jakarta (19 April), with more to be announced soon. Summits welcome existing EA community members but they also include more introductory content, making them a great way for newer, EA-curious professionals to learn about EA and explore potential opportunities.. Please keep them in mind to recommend to friends and colleagues who you think could benefit from in-person exposure to EA ideas and the real people behind them.
If you are interested in hosting an EAGx or Summit in your city, or want to nominate an area for consideration, please fill out this form!
Hi Toby. Thanks for trying this new format. I like it.
We’ve launched the Digital Consciousness Model (DCM)
The DCM produces probability estimates for consciousness across four systems: 2024 AI systems, the 1960s AI chatbot ELIZA, humans, and chickens. We assessed these systems by scoring 200 specific indicators drawn from 13 diverse perspectives on consciousness.
Learn about the model and the results:
New research
From Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI):
Updates:
Open Roles:
For the last couple of years, EA Organization Updates has been a monthly series hosted on the forum. It doesn't normally get very much attention. Previous to that it was part of the EA Newsletter until the newsletter got far too long to host it.
Now we're trying something new. Instead of asking organisations to write in to us, editing and posting their updates, we're asking them to write directly here on the forum, where you can interact with them. If this goes well, we'll continue the series as a monthly thread which stays up for a week.
Note that this thread will be less gate-kept, curated and endorsed than the previous series. This is a positive (content isn't restricted to the organisations we have asked to write something) and negative (if the thread proves popular, we might have to spend moderation capacity removing irrelevant updates). We'll keep an eye on this trade-off.
You can see previous updates on the “EA Organization Updates (monthly series) topic page. Notice that there's also an “organization updates” tag, where you can find more news and updates that are not part of this consolidated series.
Some updates from the Happier Lives Institute.