Spring is in the air, and so is a fresh lineup of inspiring EA events! Whether you’re eager for deep discussions, casual meetups, or thought-provoking films, we’ve got something for you.
Movie Night in Ghent – Explore impactful documentaries that challenge the status quo.
Effectief Geven Inspiration Evenings – A brand-new tour to uncover the power of high-impact giving.
Book Discussion: Invisible Women – What data bias means for effective decision-making.
Social Meetup on Smart Giving – Exchange ideas on how to maximize the effectiveness of your donations.
And if you're looking for even more ways to engage, we’ve got exciting career opportunities and conferences lined up!
Check out all the details below and don’t hesitate to join our WhatsApp community to stay updated or suggest your own meetups. Let’s keep building a vibrant, thoughtful EA community together! 🙌
📆 Date: Friday, March 21
🕒 Time: 19:00
📍 Location: Private place (Ghent), please register to see the exact location of this event.
For our next EA Ghent meetup, we’re organizing a movie night featuring a short (10-30min) video introduction to Effective Altruism, followed by one of the EA-related documentaries below:
- Eating Animals (factory farming)
- The Great Hack (data privacy)
- iHUMAN (AI & society)
- The Thinking Game (AI & society)
📆 Date: Thursday, April 3
🕒 Time: 18:00
📍 Location: Friday Cowork Antwerp
📢 This event will be held in Dutch.
How much impact can we really have as individuals? Which charities truly make a difference? And what would the world look like if you knew where your contribution had the greatest effect?
During this inspiring session, Mathieu Spillebeen, founder of Effectief Geven, will guide you through the surprising world of high-impact philanthropy. Drawing on insights from independent research, you’ll discover how charities operate, what sets them apart, and how small adjustments in your giving can lead to extraordinary impact.
An evening full of eye-opening insights, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives, followed by a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and enjoy a delicious plant-based meal together.
📆 Date: Saturday, April 12
🕒 Time: 15:00
📍 Location: The Judgy Vegan, Brussels
Join us for a discussion about Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. This eye-opening book reveals how gender bias is embedded in the systems and structures around us—from healthcare to urban planning to workplace policies—by exposing the consequences of a world built around male-default data.
No time to read the book? No worries! We'll provide online resources summarizing key insights so you can join the discussion fully prepared.
📆 Date: Tuesday, April 15
🕒 Time: 19:30
📍 Location: The Sister Brussels Café
Curious about how to make your donations go further? Want to discuss where your money can save or improve the most lives? Join us for an EA social meetup, where we’ll explore the most effective ways to give.
This is a great chance to connect with like-minded people, share thoughts on high-impact giving, and discover insights from evidence-based charity research. Whether you’re already giving or just starting to think about it, this meetup is for you!
Want to grab a coffee, play board games, or just chat about EA in a relaxed setting? Our EA Belgium WhatsApp group is the perfect place to suggest casual meetups!
No need for big plans—just drop a message if you feel like getting together, and see who’s up for it. Whether it’s a spontaneous dinner, a coworking session, or a walk in the park, let’s make it happen!
Join the group and let’s keep building our community in a fun and informal way! ☕
From Effectief Geven:
“Op vraag van velen lanceren we dit jaar ons meest gezellige initiatief: Effectief Geven Inspiratieavonden! In elke Vlaamse provinciehoofdstad organiseren we een avond vol verrassende inzichten, boeiende gesprekken en een heerlijke plantaardige maaltijd.
We trappen onze tour af in Antwerpen op donderdag 3 april. Onze oprichter Mathieu Spillebeen neemt je mee in de wereld van goede doelen en de keuzes die je kan maken. Mis het niet, want de plaatsen zijn beperkt! Breng gerust een collega of vriend mee en laat je inspireren – we maken er een gezellige avond van. Meer informatie over deze eerste inspiratieavond.
Na Antwerpen strijken we neer in Gent op 15 mei, waar we vergezeld worden door Aurelia Leeuw van Opportunity Green. Deze toonaangevende organisatie staat sinds eind vorig jaar op onze website, en is inmiddels een populaire keuze voor onze donateurs. Aurelia zal ons vertellen hoe deze organisatie erin slaagt om grote bedrijven en overheden warm te maken voor klimaatinspanningen, een uitdaging waar andere organisaties vaak tegenaan lopen. Meer informatie vind je op onze website.”
The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program is a two-month intensive program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch high-impact, evidence-based nonprofits. Participants receive expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and a structured curriculum covering everything from cause selection and cost-effectiveness analysis to operational strategy and fundraising. Whether you have a clear idea or just the motivation to make a difference, the program provides the tools and support needed to turn promising ideas into reality. Graduates have gone on to found organizations tackling global health, animal welfare, AI safety, and other pressing issues.
If you're passionate about starting a nonprofit that maximizes impact, this could be your path to making a real difference.
Apply here by Sunday, March 24th
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 26th
EAGxNordics ‘25 is an effective altruism conference that will will take place on 25-27 April 2025 in Oslo, Norway at Rebel organised especially for the Nordic and Baltic EA communities. Whether you’re just beginning your EA journey or if you’ve worked in one of the cause areas for years, this conference is an incredible opportunity to connect with people and organisations in the community, exchange ideas, and discover actionable ways to make an impact.
Apply here by Tuesday, April 8th.
EAGxPrague 2025 will spotlight some of the most pressing global challenges—from AI safety to biosecurity, from factory farming to effective giving. But it’s not just about cause areas—it’s about you. Expect discussions on sustaining an EA lifestyle, hands-on workshops to refine your skills, and opportunities to connect with a community dedicated to making a difference. The conference takes place 9–11 May 2025.
Apply here by Friday, April 18th
EA Global offers the perfect opportunity to connect with students, professionals, policymakers, and leading researchers who are passionate about tackling some of the world's most pressing issues. Organized by the Centre for Effective Altruism, these conferences draw attendees from across the globe. EA Global events feature engaging talks, workshops, discussions, and numerous networking opportunities for those interested in effective altruism. EA Global London takes place 6–8 June 2025.
Apply here by Sunday, May 18th
Connect with other EAs and join our WhatsApp-community to stay up to date on news, events and opportunities! Want to get involved with Effective Altruism Belgium or have some ideas for new projects? We'd love to hear from you! Especially if you’re not from Brussels and you would like to start events elsewhere. Feedback is always welcome too. You can contact us at info@eabelgium.org.
Kind regards,
The EA Belgium team
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