A Simple Fix Lifts Single Moms Out of Poverty in India’s Slums

From MaryLou Costa / Reasons to Be Cheerful: Fund a Mom gives 40 single mothers in Jaipur, India, $60 a month with no strings attached. The guaranteed income program helps them cover necessary expenses giving them the breathing room to find paid employment.

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Issue Areas:

Alternative Forms of Income, Caregiving, Poverty Reduction Measures, Universal Basic Income

Impact Areas:

Equity

Actors:

Philanthropy and Social Impact Investors

Communities Served:

Womxn, Workers

Strategies:

Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals

Success Factors:

Addressing Underlying Issues, Eliminating Barriers, Empowering People, Help Rather Than Punishment, Meeting People Where They Are At, Providing Cash Instead Of Goods/Services

Geographic Region:

Asia

Countries:

India

Date:

May 12, 2023

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