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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.
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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."
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almost 2 years ago
Jumaa
received a $27 initial payment.
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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. "
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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. "
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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."
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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."
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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."
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almost 2 years ago
Isaac
received a $235 fourth payment.
"I spend my recent money on hiring someone to build my house."
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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."
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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."
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