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Press
GiveWell officially launched on November 12, with research available for employment assistance in New York City; we released our research on saving lives in Africa, and our press release, on December 6. This page summarizes our most noteworthy press coverage since then.
In print:
- New York Times feature (front section) on GiveWell and its founders.
- Chicago Tribune feature (business section) on GiveWell and on co-founder Holden Karnofsky, a Chicago-area native.
- Wall Street Journal article (Personal Journal section) on resources for donors. GiveWell is the only one listed that evaluates charities.
- Chronicle of Philanthropy feature (cover story) on GiveWell and its founders.
On TV:
- Interview on CNBC with GiveWell's founders.
- Interview on Fox Business Network with GiveWell's founders (no link available)
Radio:
- NPR interview with GiveWell's founders.
- NPR panel on the effectiveness of charitable giving, including GiveWell co-founder Holden Karnofsky.
For further media inquiries, see our press release.
