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Ep 189| How Evidence-Based Giving Changed Thousands of Lives - with Jessica LaMesa
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Final Episode of 2025!
Jena sits down with Jessica LaMesa, Co-CEO of The Life You Can Save, for a powerful, action-oriented conversation on how strategic, evidence-based giving translates into life-saving impact.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The Power of Rapid Response: How The Life You Can Save mobilized over $13 million in just six months, funding critical healthcare and nutrition across Sub-Saharan Africa and saving over 4,000 lives, amid U.S. foreign aid cuts.
Behind-the-Scenes Strategy: Get an exclusive look at the partnerships, data, and trust that enabled…
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