James is the Head of Community and Partnerships at Giving What We Can.
As an aid worker focused on leading international development and humanitarian teams, James spent the last four years living and working in Somalia, Kenya and Rwanda. His passion for effective giving is underpinned by these experiences.
James holds a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University.
In his personal time, James is a passionate hiker and adventure enthusiast. He's at his happiest outside in nature.
Reach out to me if you have any questions about effective giving, especially the 10% pledge. I regularly give talks, donor advice and attend most EAG events. Also feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss global health related issues. I have over 10 year experience in this area, much of it spent living in the global south.
For me the ๐ธ10% pledge is all about social justice and equality. I am in the position of real luxury and ease, mainly by luck of birth. Others around the globe suffer a great deal - equally as a function of their luck (or lack thereof). My 10% pledge is about doing something to balance that unfair inequality.