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Aisha Nyandoro: Society Flourishes When We Invest in Our Most Vulnerable

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The political debate around government programs aimed at alleviating poverty is so noisy, and it can be difficult to avoid stereotypes and remember the universal impact of the problem. The concept of an alternative basic income has received attention from many outside the traditional world of social services. Using her passion and singular focus on the actual needs of society’s most vulnerable, Aisha Nyandoro marshaled resources to create an unprecedented guaranteed income pilot program.