Bem-estar social

O Departamento de Estado para Serviços da Criança refutou as alegações que circulam de que as transferências de dinheiro de junho para órfãos e crianças vulneráveis estariam atrasadas.

18 de junho de 2026 Reportado por IA

The House and Senate failed to reconcile differences on the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations bill during a June 17 special session, leaving it deadlocked over a Senate provision barring politicians from distributing aid.

Top associations of independent welfare organizations warn of cuts to social services due to financial strains. More than 80 percent of those surveyed expect reductions in aid for youth, the elderly, and the sick. Diakonie President Rüdiger Schuch sharply criticizes the federal government and calls for greater financial support.

25 de fevereiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Trump administration has temporarily frozen $259 million in federal Medicaid funding to Minnesota amid a reported fraud scandal in social welfare programs. Vice President JD Vance announced the action, pointing to inadequate controls and a lack of cooperation from state authorities. President Trump accuses members of the Somali community of embezzling an estimated $19 billion, though media and the governor cite lower amounts.

O gabinete da África do Sul aprovou uma nova Estratégia Nacional para Acelerar a Ação pelas Crianças, focada em necessidades básicas como nutrição, segurança e educação para melhorar o bem-estar infantil. Apesar dos progressos nas últimas três décadas, muitas crianças ainda enfrentam riscos significativos, e a estratégia visa reverter tendências negativas em saúde e bem-estar. Ela identifica 10 prioridades para apoiar os pais, proteger as crianças de danos e ampliar oportunidades de aprendizado precoce.

13 de janeiro de 2026 Reportado por IA

The Splash Foundation, founded in 2015 by Libby Alexander and Simon Holliday, began offering swimming lessons to domestic helpers before expanding to children with disabilities, low-income families, and ethnic minorities. The charity has taught over 11,000 disadvantaged people to swim for free and this year received funding from the Operation Santa Claus campaign to support its summer Splash Camp for 250 low-income children.