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"Every two months, Marcelina Ngandu collects her cash transfer from the Zambian
government and invests it in her small doughnut business. “I buy baking flour
and make doughnuts for selling,” says Marcelina, a widow, who uses the money
she makes to support her late sister’s five children. “From my last bi-monthly
payment of 300 Kwacha ($14), I made doughnuts and sold them for 400 Kwacha that
helps me pay for school fees for the orphaned children I look after. I urge all
other widows to not only eat the money but grow it like I do.”
Marcelina is one of more than 3 million people who benefit from the Social Cash
Transfer Program in Zambia, which is improving the livelihoods of women and
expanding access to education for children. This is one of many social
protection programs supported by the International Development Association
(IDA), and an important part of the World Bank’s commitment to achieving
universal social protection.
Social protection can transform the lives of the poorest and most
vulnerable—providing a lifeline to hundreds of millions of people during
crises, boosting human capital for the next generation, and empowering people,
especially women. This protection is crucial as we work towards ending extreme
poverty and boosting prosperity on a livable planet."
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