Social Welfare

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved on Monday, February 2, the Provisional Measure establishing the Gás do Povo program, providing free cooking gas cylinders to low-income families. With 415 favorable votes, the bill now heads to the Senate for review. The initiative aims to combat energy poverty and replace the Gas Aid, benefiting up to 15 million families by March.

January 19, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The Secretariat of Well-being began the staggered distribution of the Pension for the Well-being of Older Adults for the January-February 2026 bimonthly period. From January 19 to 23, beneficiaries whose first surname starts with M, N, Ñ, O, P, Q, or R can withdraw the 6,400 pesos deposited in their Banco del Bienestar Card. This support, which increased by 200 pesos from the previous year, adjusts annually for inflation as a constitutional right.

Mexico's Welfare Secretariat announced the registration calendar for the Mujeres Bienestar Pension, starting December 1, 2025, for women aged 60 to 64. The process is organized by the initial of the first surname to avoid crowds and runs until December 13. Welfare Secretary Ariadna Montiel detailed that the program provides 3,000 pesos bimonthly.

November 27, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The recent U.S. government shutdown has left many families struggling with reduced SNAP food benefits just before Thanksgiving, exacerbating holiday hardships amid inflation and job losses. In Kentucky's Martin County, where 91 percent of voters backed Donald Trump in 2024, residents express growing disillusionment with his policies. Political figures like Senator Patty Murray have blamed Trump, sparking online critiques.

A House representative has filed a bill to increase cash grants under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) for nearly four million beneficiaries. The measure aims to adjust aid amid rising costs of food and basic needs. It includes hikes in school, health, and new nutrition allowances.

October 21, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The employment agency in North Rhine-Westphalia sharply criticizes the planned halt to citizen's income for Ukrainian refugees. Head Roland Schüßler sees no fiscal or labor market benefit in it. Instead, he highlights the success of integration efforts so far.