by Peter Knight | Jan 13, 2025 | News
The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive overview of the global fundraising ecosystem as part of our strategy to ensure financial sustainability in 2025. Deadline for applications: 17 January 2025.
Project Overview
● Scope: Conduct a systematic review of worldwide fundraising opportunities (both core and project-specific funding) for BIEN.
● Deliverable: A detailed report with specific, actionable recommendations, to be delivered by the end of March 2025.
● Duration: 2-3 months, with possible follow-up work available.
● Fee: USD 1,000.
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by Scott Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2025 | News
Dr. Guy Standing is a Professorial Research Associate at SOAS University of London and a founding member and honorary co-president of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN). This non-governmental organization promotes a basic income for all. Standing discusses the concept of emergency-based basic income (EBI) as a tool for recovery in crises like natural disasters, wars, or economic collapses. Standing highlights its effectiveness in creating economic stability, reducing corruption, and fostering social solidarity. Using examples from Sri Lanka, Ukraine, and India, he explains how EBI directly empowers individuals and communities while stimulating local economies. They also explore issues like equitable distribution, the treatment of migrants, and potential corruption, emphasizing transparency and universal access. Standing notes growing global interest, including support from the Vatican, and underscores EBI’s role in promoting justice and hope.
To read the interview, click here.
by Gabriel Vencionek | Jan 7, 2025 | News
Social currencies have emerged as an innovative instrument not only for transferring cash, but also for promoting local development. By boosting local consumption and supporting small businesses, they help communities build self-sustaining economies. Drawing on examples from Rio de Janeiro’s municipalities, this blog explores their potential to complement welfare policies while highlighting the challenges they face.
To read the full blog, click here.
by Peter Knight | Dec 21, 2024 | News
Looking back at 2024, it’s clear that the needle has moved on guaranteed income. With over 150 pilots happening in the United States, more people than ever know about guaranteed income, and a majority of voters support it. Independent researchers have begun releasing data on early pilots — and with 15 cities reported on so far, the data is overwhelmingly positive. Nearly every city evaluated has seen higher rates of employment, greater financial stability, improved housing security and many other benefits.
To read the MGI/CGI 2024 end-of-year report, click here.
A big part of MGI/CGI’s work is changing the narrative, and the organizations are proud of the ways they were able to introduce people to guaranteed income, challenge narratives around work and worthiness, and bring a spotlight to the opposition this year. And all while continuing to center the voices of recipients and our members. Here are some highlights:
NBC News anchor Valerie Castro spoke to CGI Co-Chair and President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Hon. Toni Preckwinkle in April for an in-depth look at Cook County Promise, the guaranteed income pilot in the greater Chicago area. Watch the full video here.
And Business Insider covered the growing success of guaranteed income programs through in-depth profiles with eight guaranteed income recipients from across the nation, in a digital feature released in November.
Guaranteed income recipient and Saint Paul resident LeAndra Estis has become an advocate for unconditional cash, sharing her story of the impact this type of support had on her and her family. Read the full story here.
by Peter Knight | Dec 21, 2024 | News
24th BIEN Congress – “Basic Income & Solidarity Economy: New Horizons for Social Protection” – Call for Papers & Early Bird Registration
The call for papers is now open!
Submit your proposals by February 18, 2025.
Early bird registration until March 31, 2025.
To visit the Congress site, register, and/or respond to the call for papers, click here.
by Peter Knight | Dec 18, 2024 | News
The Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) is seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive overview of the global fundraising ecosystem as part of our strategy to ensure financial sustainability in 2025.
Project Overview
● Scope: Conduct a systematic review of worldwide fundraising opportunities (both core and project-specific funding) for BIEN.
● Deliverable: A detailed report with specific, actionable recommendations, to be delivered by the end of March 2025.
● Duration: 2-3 months, with possible follow-up work available.
● Fee: USD 1,000.
To read the full advertisement, click here.
