Social Welfare
Mexico Pension para el Bienestar de las Personas Adultas Mayores
Mexico's universal non-contributory pension providing bimonthly cash payments to all adults aged 65 and older, regardless of income or employment history, constitutionally guaranteed since 2020 and administered by the Secretariat of Welfare (Secretaria del Bienestar).
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark national programme that provides individualised funding packages to people with permanent and significant disabilities, enabling them to access reasonable and necessary supports for daily living, community participation, employment, and independence. Established by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 and administered by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), the NDIS supports over 660,000 participants with an annual budget exceeding A$35 billion, making it one of the largest social reforms in Australia's history.
Netherlands Zorgtoeslag (Healthcare Allowance)
The Netherlands Zorgtoeslag is a monthly government subsidy administered by the Belastingdienst/Toeslagen (Tax and Customs Administration) that helps residents with low to moderate incomes pay their mandatory health insurance premiums under the Dutch universal healthcare system (Zorgverzekeringswet).
New Zealand Working for Families Tax Credits
Working for Families (WfF) is New Zealand's primary family income support package, providing a suite of tax credits — including the Family Tax Credit, In-Work Tax Credit, Minimum Family Tax Credit, and Best Start — to help families with dependent children meet the costs of raising children. Jointly administered by Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development, WfF supports approximately 300,000 families across New Zealand.
Norway Barnetrygd (Child Benefit)
Barnetrygd is Norway's universal child benefit, providing NOK 1,766 per child per month to all families raising children under 18, regardless of income. Administered by NAV, it is a cornerstone of the Norwegian welfare state and one of the most generous child benefit programs in the world.
Poland Rodzina 800+ (Family 800+ Child Benefit)
Poland Rodzina 800+ (formerly 500+) is a universal, tax-free monthly child benefit of PLN 800 per child paid to all families with children under 18 regardless of income, representing one of the most generous unconditional child benefit programs in the European Union and a cornerstone of Polish family policy that reaches approximately 6.6 million children across the country.
Portugal Rendimento Social de Inserção (RSI)
Portugal Rendimento Social de Inserção (RSI) is a guaranteed minimum income program administered by the Instituto da Segurança Social that provides monthly cash payments and a personalized social insertion agreement to individuals and families living in severe economic hardship, ensuring no Portuguese resident falls below a basic standard of living while supporting their path toward social and professional integration.
South Africa Child Support Grant
South Africa's largest social protection program providing a monthly cash grant to primary caregivers of children in low-income households, reaching over 13 million children and serving as a critical tool for reducing child poverty and improving nutrition, health, and educational outcomes.
Spain Ingreso Minimo Vital (Minimum Living Income)
Spain Ingreso Mínimo Vital (IMV) is a non-contributory national minimum income benefit administered by the Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social (INSS) that guarantees a minimum level of income to individuals and families in situations of economic vulnerability, established in June 2020 as a permanent structural benefit.
Sweden Barnbidrag (Child Allowance)
Sweden's universal child allowance providing SEK 1,250 per month for every child from birth until age 16, with additional multi-child supplements (flerbarnstillägg) for families with two or more children, requiring no income test or application after birth registration.