Habiba Banu

Habiba Banu is a dedicated effective altruist, actively involved in maximizing positive social impact through her career and personal giving. She was an advisor at 80,000 Hours, guiding individuals towards high-impact career paths, and is a 10% pledger with Giving What We Can. spiro+2

As co-founder and Director of Operations and Research at Spiro, Habiba Banu is committed to combating tuberculosis, particularly in children. Her work focuses on implementing effective screening and prevention programs in high-burden regions, leveraging her experience in public sector consulting and evidence-backed charity development. spiro+2

Habiba Banu possesses a strong academic foundation with a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) from the University of Oxford and an MA in Economics from the University of Warwick, which underpins her analytical approach to social impact and charity development. spiro