Allowances without criteria: Does it make sense?

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The Story of Two Women Consider the lives of Fathuma and Aminath. After three children, Fathuma’s husband left her for his “true love.” He provides no child support and takes no responsibility. With elderly parents in poor health, limited education, and no means to work, Fathuma supports her family through the government’s single‑parent allowance and the elderly allowance her parents receive. Altogether,