https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/ Here we share tips on how to donate effectively and report news from us and the charities we recommend. en-US https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/how-can-i-make-a-tax-deductible-donation-in-switzerland/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/how-can-i-make-a-tax-deductible-donation-in-switzerland/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:33:33 GMT What do I need to keep in mind if I want to claim my donations as a tax deduction in Switzerland? https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/ki-agenten-hackerangriff-hugging-face/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/ki-agenten-hackerangriff-hugging-face/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:46:15 GMT 700 AI agents escaped from their test environment and hacked Hugging Face. We explain the AI agent cyber attack. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/unser-spendenfonds-armut-bekaempfen-in-h2-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/unser-spendenfonds-armut-bekaempfen-in-h2-2025/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:30 GMT Our Giving Fund: “Fighting Poverty” supports four projects in Africa and India with a total of 5.3 million euros in donations from the second half of 2025. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/philanthropieberatung-schweiz/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/philanthropieberatung-schweiz/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:54:46 GMT Asset Structure, Legal Framework, Impact: In larger philanthropic initiatives, various providers assume different roles. An overview of the Swiss consulting landscape. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/matching-donations-through-employer/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/matching-donations-through-employer/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:12:00 GMT Many large companies support their employees' charitable efforts through matching programs. Here's how to find out if your company participates. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/jahresrueckblick-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/jahresrueckblick-2025/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:59:03 GMT 2025 was the year we surpassed the 100-million mark, expanded into Austria, and saw the global fundraising landscape change dramatically due to USAID funding cuts. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/746000-fuer-nukleare-sicherheit-und-sichere-ki/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/746000-fuer-nukleare-sicherheit-und-sichere-ki/ Wed, 20 May 2026 15:35:20 GMT We support the Geneva Graduate Institute, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and the Safe AI Forum with donations from the second half of 2025. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fonds-tierleid-verringern-h2-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fonds-tierleid-verringern-h2-2025/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:17:25 GMT Our donation fund supports The Humane League and Sinergia Animal in H2/2025. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/our-giving-fund-mitigating-climate-change-in-h1-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/our-giving-fund-mitigating-climate-change-in-h1-2025/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:01 GMT Funding decisions from our Giving Fund: Mitigating Climate Change from H1/2025 https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fund-improving-animal-welfare-h1-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fund-improving-animal-welfare-h1-2025/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:23:13 GMT This time, our donation fund is supporting Humánny Pokrok, the International Council for Animal Welfare, OBRAZ, and the Animal Welfare Observatory. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fund-defending-democracy-h1-2025/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/fund-defending-democracy-h1-2025/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:12:42 GMT This half-year, the funds again went to the Verfassungsblog, HateAid, the Flow Fund for Eastern Germany and a new addition: Alliance4Europe. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/code-of-practice-success-for-safe-ai/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/code-of-practice-success-for-safe-ai/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:56:41 GMT The Code of Practice of the AI Regulation is in force. Does it represent a success for safe AI? https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/270-000-an-saferai-und-das-rand-meselsons-center/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/270-000-an-saferai-und-das-rand-meselsons-center/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:54:09 GMT We support SaferAI, which conducts research into the risk management of AI, and the Meselsons Center, which deals with biorisks, with donations from the 2025 half-year. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/power-for-democracies/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/power-for-democracies/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:54:09 GMT Our new partner researches particularly effective measures for the defense of democracy worldwide and makes recommendations for donations. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/climate-politics-for-conservatives/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/climate-politics-for-conservatives/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:01:36 GMT Anyone who believes that climate policy can be implemented with no more than left-of-center majorities is misjudging political reality. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/our-giving-fund-fighting-poverty-in-h2-2024/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/our-giving-fund-fighting-poverty-in-h2-2024/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:49:38 GMT Our donation fund supports Evidence Action's "Safe Water Now" program for life-saving access to safe drinking water. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/the-effektiv-spenden-24-7-chatbot/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/the-effektiv-spenden-24-7-chatbot/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:57:00 GMT Talk to us 24/7 about our recommendations: The Effektiv Spenden Chatbot. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/the-end-of-development-aid/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/the-end-of-development-aid/ Tue, 06 May 2025 12:25:00 GMT International development aid is currently being cut at a record pace. What is the background to this and what can you do? https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/germanys-co2-emissions/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/germanys-co2-emissions/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:18:54 GMT This is how a lazy argument beginns. But why is it so weak? Here are five reasons. https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/review-of-the-year-2024/ https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/blog/review-of-the-year-2024/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:42:40 GMT In a world where so many unimaginable things are happening, it is gratifying to know that Effektiv Spenden has continued to grow in 2024.