Cause intelligence
Different work needs different proof.
A food bank, animal shelter, cancer research fund, land trust, and housing organization should not be judged by the same formula. No Halo looks for evidence that actually fits the intervention.
These guides describe the evidence standard. They are not rankings and they do not imply that every organization in a cause has already been researched.
Evidence guide Childhood cancer Organizations funding pediatric oncology research, treatment access, family support and clinical trial participation. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Veterans Organizations serving military veterans through financial assistance, housing, benefits navigation, mental health and employment programs. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Environment and conservation Land trusts, habitat restoration, water quality and climate organizations. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Global health Organizations delivering health interventions in low-income countries. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Disaster relief Organizations raising and deploying money after hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergencies. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Animal welfare Shelters, rescues, spay and neuter programs and wildlife organizations. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Hunger and food security Food banks, pantries and meal programs. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Education Scholarship funds, school support organizations, literacy and tutoring programs. See what strong evidence looks like Evidence guide Housing and homelessness Shelters, transitional housing, rapid rehousing and housing-first programs. See what strong evidence looks like
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