This resource provides an overview of how the Graduation approach impacts health and women’s empowerment. The Graduation approach was not designed with a health focus–nor have studies of the approach been designed to focus on health outcomes–various studies suggest it has positive impacts on a range of health outcomes, including child health and nutrition. Further … Continued
Global evidence indicates that the Graduation approach reduces vulnerability of households living in extreme poverty from climate-related shocks, and specific adjustments to adapt to climate change may offer even greater protection. This brief provides an overview of the rigorous evidence from different countries and contexts around the globe, indicating that the standard Graduation approach reduces … Continued
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), a key partner in the Generating Better Livelihoods project led by FinMark Trust, has submitted video entries to the International Social Security Video Festival 2025. These videos showcase how grant recipients involved in the project are using their social security benefits coupled with training, coaching and mentorship to … Continued
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), a key partner in the Generating Better Livelihoods project led by FinMark Trust, has submitted video entries to the International Social Security Video Festival 2025. These videos showcase how grant recipients involved in the project are using their social security benefits coupled with training, coaching and mentorship to … Continued
The webinar was originally hosted and published by Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA). IPA and the Gates Foundation are collaborating to advance meaningful and rigorous evidence on the Ultra-Poor Graduation (UPG) approach and its adaptations and innovations. UPG programs provide households with a holistic set of services including livelihood trainings, productive asset transfers, consumption support, … Continued
The South-South Learning Forum (SSLF) 2025, held in Kigali, Rwanda, convened 270 policymakers, practitioners, and partners from nearly 60 countries to exchange strategies for scaling economic inclusion programs that create jobs for the poor. Co-hosted by the Government of Rwanda and the World Bank’s Social Protection Global Practice, in collaboration with the Partnership for Economic … Continued
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has launched the first of four coaching modules. These coaching modules have been developed to roll out India’s graduation-based program – Inclusive Livelihoods or Samaaveshi Aajeevika – nationwide. This is a national module in English, and state versions in several languages and dialects will soon be available. … Continued
This resource identifies the essential elements required for the Graduation approach to deliver long-term gains and put people on a long-term, upward trajectory out of extreme poverty. These essentials are based on what we know of the programme’s design and the global evidence. Meaning it will evolve as more learnings come to light. This IS … Continued
The Brazilian government is taking another step forward in consolidating the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty. During the G20 Social Summit, governments, international organisations, philanthropic entities and non-governmental organisations announced historic commitments to promote the eradication of hunger and poverty in the world by 2030. The announcements were formalised in an activity promoted by … Continued
BRAC hereby voluntarily joins the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty and states its dedication to pursue the Alliance’s mission, objectives and principles, as expressed in the Global Alliance’s Terms of Reference and Governance Framework, and to collaborate with other members to achieve lasting solutions to poverty and hunger worldwide. Learn more about the Global … Continued