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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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1 year ago
Charo
received a $23 fourteenth payment.
"I am pleased and satisfied with the strides I have taken and the achievements I've attained this far. The ongoing rains provide assurance that we will have an ample food supply for my family for the next two years. Looking ahead, my plan is to save my transfers with the goal of launching a livestock business. I see this as a feasible endeavor, requiring less attention. The establishment of such a venture holds the promise of generating additional income for my family, thereby enhancing our overall financial stability."
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1 year ago
Mwenda
received a $23 fourteenth payment.
"My objective is to provide my child with a comfortable and uninterrupted education throughout the remainder of his school years. To realize this dream, I am planning to establish a livestock business, focusing on goats. With my child poised to enter secondary school next year, I have diligently saved a portion of my transfers to serve as an investment in this venture. The plan is to sell the livestock as needed, ensuring a sustainable source of income. The prospect of being able to educate my child without financial strain brings me a great deal of peace of mind. I firmly believe that education is the key to unlocking his full potential, and I am dedicated to making this vision a reality."
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1 year ago
Dama
received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"My aspiration is to establish a livestock business, primarily focusing on cows and goats. I am confident that this venture has the potential to generate substantial profits, significantly improving the quality of my life. Given my current physical limitations that prevent me from working as vigorously as before, I plan to hire someone to manage the care of the animals on my behalf. I envision utilizing my future transfers to realize this goal. Reflecting on the progress I've made, I am pleased with how far I've come, considering that achieving such a dream at my age seemed improbable."
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1 year ago
Kesi
received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"My primary objective is to provide a college-level education for all seven of my children. I firmly believe that education serves as the cornerstone of success, offering them opportunities and the ability to secure rewarding jobs in the future. I am committed to sustaining their education through the financial assistance received from the transfers and proceeds generated from my charcoal-selling business. To me, investing in the education of my children not only ensures their individual growth and prosperity but also lays the foundation for their ability to support and care for me in my later years."
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1 year ago
Duncan
received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"The impact of the cash transfers has been significant in my life, enabling me to support my siblings' education, procure food, and engage in agricultural activities. Looking ahead, my goal is to continue this transformative journey. Right now, I run a motorbike taxi business in the village to support my needs and those of my family. By the time the cash transfers come to an end, I wish to have grown this endeavor further by acquiring another motorcycle. With my current monthly income from the taxi business standing at $50, I believe that adding another motorbike could potentially double these earnings. The estimated cost to purchase another motorbike is around $1400 and I believe I to be able to save some funds from the cash transfers to buy one on a credit basis."
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1 year ago
Veronica
received a $23 twenty-second payment.
"Currently, in my second year of high school, I am optimistic about completing my high school education in the next few years. Although my brother is ideally responsible for covering my tuition, the cash transfers have become a vital resource, bridging the financial gap and enabling me to continue my education smoothly. My goal is to persist in paying for my school fees until I complete my high school education in a couple of years."
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1 year ago
Andrew
received a $23 fourteenth payment.
"Looking ahead, my goal is to venture into agribusiness, with a focus on cattle rearing and livestock trading. Currently, I own three cows, and I aim to continue raising them. As they reproduce, I could sell them during financial emergencies to cater to the needs of my family. Additionally, I plan to explore livestock trading, involving activities such as buying and selling chickens to further enhance my livelihood and support the education of my five children."
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1 year ago
Kadzitu
received a $23 twenty-second payment.
"Looking ahead, my goal is to build sustainable wealth through the rearing of livestock, particularly focusing on goats. The cash transfers play a crucial role in supporting this aspiration. Currently, I have six goats that I already acquired through previous cash transfers. My goal is to continue buying more to increase the herd. I am confident that in the future, I could generate some funds from selling these animals to support the needs of my family."
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1 year ago
Dama
received a $23 fourteenth payment.
"I am happy that I no longer have to rely on activities like charcoal making to meet their needs, thanks to the consistent support from the cash transfers. My goal is to construct a two-room house for my six children, providing them with a stable and secure home. Right now, we occupy my brother's house, and continuing to stay there may not be convenient in the future when he starts a family. Additionally, I aspire to venture into poultry selling. With the five hens acquired from the transfers, which have started breeding and the hope that the chicks will thrive, I anticipate establishing a successful poultry business in the future."
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1 year ago
Changawa
received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"Looking ahead, my goal is to grow my income stream, particularly by venturing into livestock rearing, focusing on goats and chickens. I've already started building a few goats with the recent transfers, and I aim to continue expanding this venture. Livestock keeping will not only help me meet the needs of my family but also ensure financial security for emergency expenses."
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