The
Brazilian president has launched an ambitious programme to eliminate poverty in Brazil, the biggest country in Latin America.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as
Lula, aims to
make a real difference for millions of people by the end of this year...
The new programme is meant to supply
1.5 million of the poorest families, especially in the north-east, with a
monthly income of $15 to buy basic foods.
The government, which has earmarked
$500m of its funds for the programme, is also
appealing to Brazil's wealthy to donate and supermodel
Gisele Bundchen has already given almost
$30,000.
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