Brazil has one of the largest income transfer programs in the world

The “Auxílio Brasil” program is a permanent benefit that serves more than 20 million socially vulnerable families. Monthly, over R$ 12 billion are injected directly into the economy, which means a direct or indirect income transfer.

“Auxílio Brasil” integrates several public policies for social assistance, health, education, employment and income into a single program aimed at families in poverty and extreme poverty throughout the country.

Besides granting a basic income for the families, the program simplify the benefit basket, prioritizes the well-being and development of children and adolescents, and encourages these families to become self-sufficient, overcoming  their current state of social vulnerability.