Bolsa Familia Program

Direct translation is "Family Allowance", Bolsa Familia Program is a part of Brazilian governmental welfare program Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) launched by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazilian President 2003-2011). Bolsa Familia provides financial aid to low-income Brazilian families under the condition that their children attend school and are vaccinated. It is currently the largest conditional cash transfer program in the world.