People Fixing the World Folgen

Most refugees do not have the right to work. In Jordan they’re running an experiment to find out what happens when they’re given that right. They’re handing out work permits to thousands of Syrian refugees in the hope of improving their lives and the health of the economy. Academics say it’s better for everyone, but in the local area – where unemployment is nearly 20% - they’re not convinced. World Hacks reports. Presented by Sahar Zand.Image caption: Syrian refugees make their way in the Zaatari refugee camp / Image credit: Khalil Mazraawi, Getty Images.

Some £600bn is sent home every year by overseas migrant workers, almost four times more than all the countries of the world combined spend on foreign aid.But far from home, many workers fear their families are not spending their money in the right way.World Hacks looks at a two possible solutions for giving them more control over how their hard-earned cash is being used.Presented by Sahar Zand.Image caption: 1000 peso bills in the Philippines / Image credit: Joel Nito, Getty Images.

One in three children in Peru was growing up too short for their age, stunted by a lack of the right foods in their diet.Then in 2005, the government put in place an innovative new system. They gave cash hand-outs to poor mothers but only on the condition that they had regular health check-ups and their children went to school. By 2014 the number of children growing up too small had halved. World Hacks tells the story.Presented by Sahar Zand.Image caption: Mother and child part of the malnutrition programme / Image credit: BBC