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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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4 years ago
Ajida
received a $351 initial payment.
"I did not have money for fertilizers but with this money I have been able to buy 5 bags of fertilizers"
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4 years ago
Esnart
received a $351 initial payment.
"Her life has changed for the better with the transfers she was able to buy food something she was really worried about but thanks to Give directly she has enough food"
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4 years ago
Patuma
received a $351 initial payment.
"There has been great changes in our daily life We now eat three times a day,,we use a bicycle when going to the hospital instead of walking,,we can now apply fertilizer to our maize.."
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4 years ago
Maliyatu
received a $351 initial payment.
"I was very happy when i received my transfer."
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4 years ago
Maliyatu
received a $351 initial payment.
"I was very happy to be part of the program."
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4 years ago
Malita
received a $351 initial payment.
"Actually i bought iron sheets, cement, a radio, fertilizer, blankets. I also hired labour for my maize field and bought some clothes for my family."
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4 years ago
Saina
received a $351 initial payment.
"I was happy and knew I had freedom. The money gave me freedom and peace of mind knowing that I have something of my own"
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4 years ago
Saina
received a $351 initial payment.
"I bought 5 bags of cement so that I can plaster the outside of my home. I also bought 3 bags of maize. I bought 2 mattress for my children so that they have a soft place to sleep on. The remaining money I bought clothes for my children and 2 bags of fertilizer."
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4 years ago
Saidi
received a $351 initial payment.
"I bought a mattress so that we have a good sleeping place. I also spared some money to buy fertilizer 2 bags and Maize 2 bags. I also bought ironsheet 10, I plan on extending our house since it is small so these ironsheets will be used for the extended part. I also added money to business which is helping in feeding my home."
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4 years ago
Sainati
received a $351 initial payment.
"I bought iron sheets 15 because i plan on building a bigger house so i these in advance. I also bought fertilizer 2 bags so that I might at least harvest something this year given the rains are good.I bought 4 bags of maize to help feed my family.i also batteries to help light up my lamps for fishing which is our family bussines."
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