#poverty-reduction tag

1 month ago

10 Surprising Ways Social Security Supports Families Beyond Retirement

The Social Security Administration provides more than just retirement support, including benefits for spouses, survivors, and individuals with disabilities.

Miscellaneous

We're Less Than a Decade Away from Social Security's Trust Fund Running Dry. What Does This Mean for You?

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out by 2035, risking a 17% cut in benefits without legislative changes.

5 months ago

Information security

See Social Security's November Payment Schedule Here

The Social Security Administration supports 71.8 million Americans, with benefit payments starting on November 1st.

Parenting

1 month ago

10 Surprising Ways Social Security Supports Families Beyond Retirement

The Social Security Administration provides more than just retirement support, including benefits for spouses, survivors, and individuals with disabilities.

Miscellaneous

We're Less Than a Decade Away from Social Security's Trust Fund Running Dry. What Does This Mean for You?

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out by 2035, risking a 17% cut in benefits without legislative changes.

5 months ago

Information security

See Social Security's November Payment Schedule Here

The Social Security Administration supports 71.8 million Americans, with benefit payments starting on November 1st.

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.

8 months ago

Business

Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say

Universal basic income (UBI) is gaining global traction, primarily aimed at reducing poverty through cash payments without conditions.

Social justice

2 months ago

2 cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people. Participants felt more food secure but struggled to pay for housing.

Guaranteed basic income can improve financial stability for formerly incarcerated individuals.

Participants experienced mental health benefits from reduced financial stress.

8 months ago

Business

Universal basic income: What UBI is, how it works, how it would affect the economy, and what supporters and critics say

Universal basic income (UBI) is gaining global traction, primarily aimed at reducing poverty through cash payments without conditions.

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Miscellaneous

Hochul Proposes Steps to Reduce Child Poverty, But Will It Be Enough?

New York's refundable child tax credit limits low-income family's maximum benefits, but new proposals could enhance poverty alleviation efforts.

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Online Community Development

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Veronique Thouvenot, scientist: Women's empowerment depends on having good health'

300,000 women die during pregnancy yearly, prompting initiatives like the Zero Mothers Die app to combat maternal mortality, especially in poor regions.

Digital life

fromwww.nytimes.com

7 months ago

Opinion | Want to End Poverty? Focus on One Thing.

World leaders must reimagine their approach to development, prioritizing access to clean energy as fundamental to improving health, employment, and nutrition.

fromModern Farmer

7 months ago

On the Ground with Philadelphia Residents Transforming Vacant Lots to Combat Food Insecurity - Modern Farmer

Community gardens in Philadelphia are transforming abandoned lots into vital green spaces, promoting food security in underserved areas.