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We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Kimosop's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kimosop received a $349 second payment.
"I still hope to transform a lot in the coming year to match the newly constructed permanent house. Despite the fact that there has been a devastating drought on rocky land marked by shrubs and herbs whenever it rains, I want to reclaim part of the compound for a kitchen garden by bringing in fertile soil, fencing around the parcel, and connecting water from the two tanks I purchased to irrigate the garden. The perimeter fence is a priority to keep stray livestock out of the garden, as is a strong lockable gate to improve security and reduce free entry into our compound. The kitchen garden project will reduce the cost of grocery shopping at the shopping center, and surplus produce will be sold to help pay school fees for the five children spread across different academic levels."
Jumaa's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jumaa received a $27 initial payment.
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $27 sixth payment.
"Considering my advanced age, I cannot take on strenuous tasks to make money for my needs. Since I cannot also entirely depend on my children, who have families to raise, I believe keeping livestock is the best investment I can make to support me financially in the future. When I own a large herd of these animals, selling them to generate money will be easy. "
Dama's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Dama received a $27 sixth payment.
"My goal for the coming year and beyond is to ensure that I have enough resources to generate school fees for my children. I am confident that rearing livestock is the surest chance I have of raising money to support the education of my kids. Currently, I have four goats which I secured through previous transfers. My goal is to buy more and increase the herd to at least ten by the end of the year. "
Namakoye's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Namakoye enrolled.
"The challenge that we are facing is the constant water that comes and floods our compound and sometimes enter into the house. The water can easily flood our house when it heavily rains. We are always worried especially when it starts to rain."
Yarkpawolo's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Yarkpawolo received a $235 fourth payment.
"I hope to build my house for my family to live in.Through out my life I use to pray to God to bless me so that I will be able to build a zinc roof house for my children. And God blessed me through give-directly. I am building my house now.give-directly thank you plenty."
Junior's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Junior received a $235 fourth payment.
"I spend my recent money on building my house and I pay my children school fees."
Isaac's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Isaac received a $235 fourth payment.
"I spend my recent money on hiring someone to build my house."
Nzingo's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Nzingo received a $27 second payment.
"My main goal for this year is to seek out additional medical care from a facility with the resources to help me improve my long-term condition. This will enable me to work and take care of my financial needs while also helping me regain my stability. My main accomplishment for this year and beyond will be receiving specialized treatment."
Dama's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Dama received a $27 second payment.
"I would have loved to invest the money by tilling the land and growing maize, cereals and vegetables which will ensure we have enough food in our home. However, this is an impossible goal given that the past three years have been dry due to extremely hot temperatures brought on by the effects of climate change. I want to put money in and purchase goats. Before the year is over, I intend to have acquired six goats. I have faith that once they proliferate, I will have a source of income if I ever find myself in need."