Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about cash assistance, curated daily by BrightWire.
Ghana is lifting 100,000 more families out of extreme poverty with higher cash payments that adjust for inflation. The program now protects 450,000 households with grants worth up to 40% more than last year.
A decade of giving domestic violence survivors unrestricted cash payments has proven what seemed radical: trust works. FreeFrom's 10-year results show survivors know exactly what they need to heal.
After losing everything in a camp fire in Nigeria, a visually impaired grandfather caring for his grandchildren received cash assistance that helped him rebuild shelter and restore hope. His story shows how flexible aid puts dignity and choice back in the hands of families facing crisis.
Massachusetts senators just cleared a major anti-poverty bill that would put more cash directly into the hands of families who need it most. With federal safety nets shrinking, the state is stepping up to help thousands escape deep poverty.
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.
