The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador joins the global community in observing International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year's theme, 'Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting together for just, peaceful and inclusive societies,' highlights the maltreatment faced by people living in poverty.
day established by the United Nations to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society. The province joins global communities and partners in recognizing and reaffirming solidarities and commitments to address and eradicate poverty and all forms of discrimination and inequality.
The province recognizes the high cost of living has created challenging times, not just in Newfoundland and Labrador but around the world. The Poverty Reduction Plan focuses on improving the overall well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, particularly those experiencing poverty. An expanded Prenatal and Early Childhood Nutrition Supplement which now provides $150 a month to low-income families during pregnancy and with children up to age of five.Additional funding for school food programs, with the goal of every child from Pre-K to Grade 9 having access to healthy food in school.
Continuous improvement and streamlining of the Income Support program, to bring it closer to a basic income.
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