PWDs to get one-off grant of $50,000 before year-end – Pres. Ali

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that a one-off grant of $50,000 will be paid to every eligible person living with disability before the end of the month, amounting to some $1.4 billion.

He made the announcement today during an address at a forum in observance of  International Day for Persons with Disabilities.

“Through these and other measures, in the coming months and years, my government will continue to create and generate tangible advantages and benefits for PWDs. Especially through empowering and self-fulfilling opportunities for meaningful work and earning opportunities. In addition, I am pleased to announce that I have instructed that a one-off grant of $50,000 be paid to every disabled person before the end of this month, providing direct financial support, totaling $1.4 billion to PWDs. $1.4 billion in this initiative alone,” he said.

This initiative is expected to benefit more than 27,000 persons.