
Bangladesh Family Card Could Cut Poverty by 40%
A new cash assistance program in Bangladesh could lift over 12 million people out of poverty by giving vulnerable families $30 per month. The program just launched its pilot phase with 40,000 families.
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A new cash assistance program in Bangladesh could lift over 12 million people out of poverty by giving vulnerable families $30 per month. The program just launched its pilot phase with 40,000 families.

A growing coalition of mayors across America is backing direct cash payments to help working families afford rent, food, and healthcare. More than 100 pilot programs have already launched since 2018, with Cook County permanently adopting the model after success.

A ministry in Ghana just launched a program to give over 2,000 widows $400 every month to help cover their living expenses. The initiative is open to vulnerable widows nationwide, not just church members.