I pledge to give to nonprofits that empower communities to be the primary change-makers within their own communities. More specifically, but not exclusively, I would like to give time and $ to organizations in the U.S. that work towards eliminating inequality and increasing the social safety net. Additionally, I pledge to give to my time and resources to friends and family who can always count on me in a time of need.

I pledge to give my time and support to organizations that serve patients and families affected by complex health conditions such as Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) and related diseases. I hope to help increase awareness and support for patients, siblings, parents, and caregivers of individuals with my brother’s illness and other health conditions. When I can, I will also donate to various nonprofit organizations that help patients and families as well as other nonprofit organizations that serve individuals in need. I hope to increase the amount I donate as I get older.

I pledge to embody the framework of effective altruism by donating 15% of my yearly income to charitable endeavors that make an impact on the world. Specifically, I aim to give to causes on which I’ve done extensive research. I want to continue to make use of platforms that hold organizations accountable like GiveWell and Charity Navigator. I want to make sure that any resources I provide to an organization makes a visible and tangible impact on its recipients. I pledge to give to a variety of causes including legal aid, global health, education, and development. Donating money isn’t the only way I vow to make use of my resources. I also pledge to uphold my commit to animal welfare by rescuing and fostering parenting as well as advocating and volunteering on behalf of our four-legged friends. I would also love to tutor and advise students to succeed and become the best version of themselves. Ultimately, I pledge to make use of my resources in a variety of ways beyond the economic. My commitment to effective altruism will be expressed and embodied in more ways than one.

I pledge to devote my life to a career that improves the world in some tangible way, whether that is through research, education, social reform, or working at a nonprofit. Beginning in college, I pledge to make a monthly donation amounting to at least 10% of my income towards a cause or an organization that I have researched and whose mission I wish to promote. I hope that I can successfully balance giving money and time away with personal indulgences/things I do for pleasure, and I will look for ways that those activities can coincide rather than compete. I hope that I can make a positive impact on the world beyond my personal circle.

I pledge to cultivate and maintain a life deeply rooted in public service and community engagement. I believe that commitment to public good is something that should be part of a consistent life routine instead of only appearing when prompted – as such, I commit to engage in work that supports my community at least once every two weeks, keeping in mind that this is a floor and certainly not a ceiling for giving time. In addition, I plan to deeply assess my financial capability every few months to determine how much I can systematically give to causes I research and believe in, on top of spontaneous giving to causes when given the opportunity (e.g. attending charity events, meeting a fundraiser, etc.). Lastly, I commit to always think deeply about how the work I do can be inclusive, aware, positive, and engaged. I believe that even the most robust and thought-through standards should be consistently re-evaluated to either maintain consistency and commitment to core values or improve from experience.

I pledge to continue to spend a portion of my time during my undergraduate experience contributing in non-profits and equity initiatives. After graduation, I pledge to intentionally pursue a career dedicated towards giving and seek jobs in the non-profit sector, dedicating my time and if possible a portion of my income to organizations that align with my values and passions. Through this experience I will strive to check the opportunities I have and do my best to spread the resources to communities and individuals who cannot say the same.