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Taiwan just sent $10,000 NTD to every citizen and eligible resident using national surplus funds, doubling what many homeless workers earn in a month. The island nation is tackling its hidden poverty crisis with bold action.
South Africa just approved a massive $16 billion budget to help millions of families struggling with rising costs. The money will support children, seniors, and people with disabilities while creating new pathways to jobs.
Ireland just became the first country in the world to make a basic income scheme permanent, giving artists €325 per week to create full-time. The pilot program proved so successful it generated €87 million in benefits from a €21 million investment.