社会福祉
German government proposes social welfare reform
AIによるレポート AIによって生成された画像
The black-red coalition plans a comprehensive modernization of the social system to reduce bureaucracy and digitize processes. A commission with representatives from the federal government, states, and municipalities has developed 26 recommendations, which Federal Social Minister Bärbel Bas will present on Tuesday. Planned are fewer authorities, merged benefits, and automatic child benefit, without cuts to social assistance.
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.
AIによるレポート
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.
AIによるレポート
最近の米国政府閉鎖により、多くの家族が感謝祭直前にSNAP食品給付の削減に苦しんでおり、インフレと失業による休日の困難を悪化させている。2024年に有権者の91%がドナルド・トランプを支持したケンタッキー州マーティン郡では、住民が彼の政策への幻滅を強めている。パティ・マレー上院議員などの政治家がトランプを非難し、オンライン上で批判が巻き起こっている。
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.
AIによるレポート
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.
South Africa approves national strategy for children and teens
2026/01/13 02:02Hong Kong charity changes lives through swimming lessons
2026/01/10 19:34Hong Kong finance chief confirms early surplus and more elderly support
2026/01/06 12:25Palace accommodates proposals to expand free meals to disabled and street children
2025/12/31 02:28独居高齢者の生活支援に向けた新制度の提案
2025/11/18 11:38Single-parent families in Spain turn to grandparents amid high housing costs
2025/11/14 23:21トランプ政権、シャットダウン中にSNAP給付を停止
2025/11/14 02:00メラニアとドナルド・トランプが養育家庭の執行命令に署名
2025/11/07 10:07Government prioritizes social aid quota for 4.2 million single elderly
2025/11/03 16:28Payment schedule for Mexico's welfare pension in November 2025