Attention! Check if your home is classified within Sisfoh and you can access the social assistance programs provided by the Peruvian government.
He Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion (Midis) is responsible for managing the Household Targeting System (Sisfoh), a key tool that categorizes citizens based on their socioeconomic status. The main goal of this platform is to ensure that state aid, social programs and free services are allocated effectively to those who truly need them.
Sisfoh plays a crucial role in the equitable distribution of resources and in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable sectors of the population.
Sisfoh consultation with DNI 2024: how to do it step by step?
- Click here to access the link provided by the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion.
- On the website you must select the type of document you have, DNI or Foreigner’s Card.
- If you chose DNI, write the number of your document.
- Then enter the verification number (usually 3 digits).
- Click on consult.
- You will then be asked a series of questions related to your family.
- After answering them, click on consult again and you will be able to see the rating of your home.
LINK to check with your ID if your household qualifies as poor or very poor in SISFOH. Photo: screenshot of Sisfoh
What are the criteria for ranking in Sisfoh?
Classification in Sisfoh is carried out through a thorough methodology that takes into account a variety of socioeconomic criteria to accurately analyze the needs and circumstances of each household.
- Non-poor household: has sufficient economic resources to cover the average cost of the basic family basket.
- Poor household: does not have the financial means necessary to meet the average cost of the basic family basket.
- Household in extreme poverty: does not have the capacity to cover the per capita amount necessary for survival.
The classification of Sisfoh depends on specific characteristics that are confirmed during a visit. Photo: Andina
If I qualify within Sisfoh: what social benefits can I access?
If your household is classified as ‘poor’ or ‘extremely poor’, the government has social programs that provide direct assistance to the less fortunate populations. These include programs such as Beca 18 or Pensión 65:
- Together Program: offers monetary support to families living in extreme poverty to encourage children’s education and health.
- Pension 65: provides a pension to adults over 65 years of age who are in a situation of extreme poverty.
- Crib More: provides daycare services and comprehensive care to children under three years of age in vulnerable situations.
- Scholarship 18: It offers full scholarships for higher education to talented young people living in poverty.
- Protection Bonus for Homes Vulnerable to Seismic Risks: It is financial support for the reinforcement or reconstruction of homes in earthquake-prone areas.
- Free SIS: State program that provides health coverage to those who do not have private health insurance. Its main objective is to guarantee access to basic health services for people living in poverty or extreme poverty.
- Llamkasun Peru (Work Peru): temporary employment initiative that generates job opportunities for the country’s most vulnerable population. It finances basic infrastructure projects, such as works in urban and rural areas, that require unskilled labor.
Source: Larepublica
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