ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Social protection floor

A social protection floor is like a big blanket that keeps you safe and warm when it’s cold outside. Except instead of a blanket, it’s a set of services that keep you and your family safe and healthy when things are tough.

If you or someone in your family needs medical help, the social protection floor helps by making sure doctors and medicine are available to you. If you or someone in your family suddenly loses their job, the social protection floor helps by making sure you have food to eat, a place to live, and some money to get by until you can find a new job.

The social protection floor is there to help everyone who is facing difficult situations, no matter who they are or where they live. It’s like a big hug from your community to make sure you are okay when life gets hard.