Executive summary: AIM’s Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program has identified five new high-impact charity ideas, including lead battery recycling advocacy, differentiated learning, kangaroo care expansion, education-focused mass communication, and a new livelihoods evaluator, each targeting significant gaps in public health, education, and economic development.
Key points:
Lead Battery Recycling Advocacy – Aims to reduce lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries by advocating for policies that formalize lead-acid battery recycling, with potential health benefits but significant implementation challenges due to data limitations and industry resistance.
Differentiated Learning (DL) – Proposes expanding a proven education intervention that groups students by learning level rather than age, improving foundational skills and future earnings; uncertainties remain about scaling quality and the best delivery model.
Kangaroo Care (KC) Expansion – Seeks to embed KC—a cost-effective neonatal care method—in hospital systems, particularly in Pakistan, with evidence suggesting strong potential for reducing infant mortality but concerns about parents meeting the recommended daily skin-to-skin contact hours.
Mass Communication for Education – Leverages SMS-based messaging to inform caregivers and students about the benefits of education, aiming to boost attendance and learning outcomes; cost-effective at scale but with challenges in measuring long-term impact.
Livelihoods Evaluator – Proposes a new evaluator focused on income-boosting charities rather than life-saving interventions, addressing a gap in charity assessment; key uncertainties include donor interest and the ability to establish credibility and influence funding decisions.
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Executive summary: AIM’s Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program has identified five new high-impact charity ideas, including lead battery recycling advocacy, differentiated learning, kangaroo care expansion, education-focused mass communication, and a new livelihoods evaluator, each targeting significant gaps in public health, education, and economic development.
Key points:
Lead Battery Recycling Advocacy – Aims to reduce lead exposure in low- and middle-income countries by advocating for policies that formalize lead-acid battery recycling, with potential health benefits but significant implementation challenges due to data limitations and industry resistance.
Differentiated Learning (DL) – Proposes expanding a proven education intervention that groups students by learning level rather than age, improving foundational skills and future earnings; uncertainties remain about scaling quality and the best delivery model.
Kangaroo Care (KC) Expansion – Seeks to embed KC—a cost-effective neonatal care method—in hospital systems, particularly in Pakistan, with evidence suggesting strong potential for reducing infant mortality but concerns about parents meeting the recommended daily skin-to-skin contact hours.
Mass Communication for Education – Leverages SMS-based messaging to inform caregivers and students about the benefits of education, aiming to boost attendance and learning outcomes; cost-effective at scale but with challenges in measuring long-term impact.
Livelihoods Evaluator – Proposes a new evaluator focused on income-boosting charities rather than life-saving interventions, addressing a gap in charity assessment; key uncertainties include donor interest and the ability to establish credibility and influence funding decisions.
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