VOICED: BrazilÕs anti-poverty ÔbolsaÕ scores political and popular point

Tonya's family, living in poverty, benefits from Brazil's Bolsa Familia program, which provides a monthly stipend to the poorest families. The program requires children to attend school and be vaccinated. Despite criticisms, its popularity suggests it will continue, with potential expansion supported by a World Bank loan. Recipients emphasize the need for education to reduce poverty.

What has helped Tonya's family improve their living conditions over the past three years?

• Winning a lottery

• A new job opportunity

• Inheritance from a relative

• The Bolsa Familia program

What is one of the conditions families must meet to receive the Bolsa Familia stipend?

• Paying taxes regularly

• Owning a house

• Having a steady job

• Ensuring children attend school

How do critics view the Bolsa Familia program?

• As a tool to reduce taxes

• As a method to increase employment

• As a means to keep people dependent on aid

• As a way to encourage education

What is Tonya's suggestion to effectively combat poverty in Brazil?

• Offering more jobs

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing the stipend amount

• Providing educational opportunities

What is the World Bank's plan regarding the Bolsa Familia program?

• To reduce its funding

• To replace it with a new program

• To end the program

• To loan Brazil €200 million for expansion