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30 Dec 2025

Culturally Wise Programs Help Women in Niger

A University of Michigan study published in PNAS finds that programs matching local values help women in rural Niger more than Western-style interventions. The research says social and psychological factors affect people’s ability to improve their lives.

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18 Dec 2025

St. Louis basic income pilot improved family finances

An evaluation found that regular $500 monthly payments to low-income St. Louis families improved economic security, credit health and quality of life. The pilot began in late 2023 and has now ended.

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10 Dec 2025

Flexible SNAP interview scheduling helped families in California

A study found that making SNAP interview scheduling more flexible in two California cities reduced denials and improved people’s financial health. The changes led to higher credit scores, fewer delinquent accounts and lower credit card debt.

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4 Nov 2025

Child Begging in the Central Sahel

Poverty and insecurity in the Central Sahel have made child begging common in cities such as Niamey, Bamako and Ouagadougou. Reports and groups say many children are exploited and need education, training and protection.

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20 Jun 2025

Street children in French-speaking Africa

Street children affect many cities across French-speaking Africa. The article describes causes such as poverty and family rejection, local names and music links, and the limited priority governments give to long-term solutions.

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3 Aug 2023

People with disabilities in Kenya and Nigeria faced hardship during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with disabilities in poor urban areas of Kenya and Nigeria had worse access to health care, lost income and faced higher costs. Researchers and advocates call for closer, accessible services and fair relief.

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