Taking Happiness Seriously – We find the best charities for improving happiness.

We identify and recommend the most effective ways to improve well-being through data, evidence, and impact.

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The Global Happiness Index 2025

The Global Happiness Index 2025

The Global Happiness Index 2025

How to Measure Well-Being Effectively

How to Measure Well-Being Effectively

How to Measure Well-Being Effectively

Top Charities that Improve Mental Health

Top Charities that Improve Mental Health

Top Charities that Improve Mental Health

Where Your Donation has the Greatest Impact

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people suffering from depression treated with psychotherapy

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children estimated to be saved from toxic lead exposure in cosmetics

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children estimated to be saved from toxic lead exposure in cosmetics

How do we measure happiness?

We use a metric called the WELLBY (also used by the UK Treasury and New Zealand government).

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a person sitting on a couch with a laptop
a person sitting on a couch with a laptop

Happier Lives Institute

The Happier Lives Institute (HLI) is a unique charity and nonprofit organisation that connects people and organisations together to fund happiness and improve wellbeing around the world.

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Happier Lives Institute

The Happier Lives Institute (HLI) is a unique charity and nonprofit organisation that connects people and organisations together to fund happiness and improve wellbeing around the world.

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Terms & Conditions

Happier Lives Institute

The Happier Lives Institute (HLI) is a unique charity and nonprofit organisation that connects people and organisations together to fund happiness and improve wellbeing around the world.

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Terms & Conditions

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