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fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose group targets small businesses to uplift neighborhood - San Jose Spotlight

A 10-year plan called the Neighborhood Prosperity Project aims to uplift Mayfair's economy through business support and increased income for residents.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies' lives. And it's not medical

Cash transfers significantly reduce infant mortality rates in low-income settings, comparable to vaccines and anti-malarials.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Welfare bill will now lift 50,000 out of poverty after changes, assessment finds

Changes to the welfare bill will lift 50,000 people out of poverty, reversing some initial cuts to personal independence payments.
fromFast Company
16 years ago
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Another Stone Turned

Empowering minority communities through micro-businesses promotes financial independence and pride.
Creating online platforms for handmade goods can reduce poverty in Indian Country.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

EU will struggle to fill gap left by USAID as European countries cut their budgets

The reduction in European aid budgets, along with cuts to USAID, severely threatens support for vulnerable populations in fragile states.
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