NGOs with proven social impact

Here’s a list of NGOs with proven social impact, focusing on various sectors. All listed organizations have demonstrable results in improving lives, based on independent evaluations or recognized partnerships:

1. BRAC
Origin: Bangladesh

Impact Area: Poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, microfinance.

Highlights: One of the largest NGOs globally, BRAC's programs have lifted millions out of poverty. Its education programs have reached over 12 million children.

2. The Against Malaria Foundation (AMF)
Origin: UK-based

Impact Area: Global health (malaria prevention)

Highlights: Distributes insecticide-treated nets. Consistently ranked by GiveWell for its cost-effectiveness and transparency. Nets have reduced child mortality and malaria infection rates.

3. Pratham
Origin: India

Impact Area: Education

Highlights: Known for large-scale learning assessments (ASER) and improving literacy among underprivileged children. Evaluated rigorously with proven literacy gains.

4. Evidence Action
Origin: Global (HQ in USA)

Impact Area: Public health and development

Highlights: Runs programs like Deworm the World and safe water chlorination. Uses evidence-based interventions and RCTs to measure impact.

5. Room to Read
Origin: USA, working globally

Impact Area: Literacy and girls’ education

Highlights: Reached over 39 million children across 20+ countries. Programs show measurable improvement in reading fluency and school retention for girls.

6. GiveDirectly
Origin: USA, working in Africa

Impact Area: Poverty alleviation through cash transfers

Highlights: One of the first to use unconditional direct cash transfers, backed by randomized controlled trials showing long-term economic improvement.

7. Mercy Corps
Origin: USA

Impact Area: Emergency relief, economic development, resilience

Highlights: Operates in over 40 countries. Known for agile disaster response and economic programs that support local entrepreneurship and food security.