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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.
Kalume's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kalume received a $25 tenth payment.
"I intend to save more money in order to undertake a viable project, particularly purchasing goats, keeping them, and sell them to generate cash. I have been doing casual jobs, mainly working on other people's farms for a long time, but I am worried that my age will prevent me from continuing to do so. Instead of relying on casual jobs, I want to buy more livestock, such as goats, in the coming year and beyond. I believe I will be able to sell to meet my financial needs, such as school fees for my six children."
Kabibi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kabibi received a $25 tenth payment.
"I plan to purchase building materials such as iron sheets and building poles in order to build a larger and more spacious house. My current home is too small to accommodate my three grandchildren, who are in my care. Every night, they must seek shelter from neighbors, and I am concerned that this will have a negative impact on their studies. I want to start saving every month so that I can buy iron sheets to begin with. I am optimistic that I will be able to achieve this goal as long as I continue to benefit from the program."
Mapenzi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Mapenzi received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"I acquired a solar panel, which has been beneficial in providing lighting to my household. I used to buy kerosene daily to fuel my lamp, which was costly to me. I acquired the solar panel on credit terms, and my goal is to complete the payments on time using the transfer. Once I clear the amount, I am planning to buy more livestock, such as goats, to keep. I currently have five goats, and I want to buy more since they are assets that I can also rely on in case of financial difficulty."
Sidi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Sidi received a $25 tenth payment.
"For many years, I have been living in my co-wife's house after my own house collapsed. It has been challenging to find the funds to build a new house as every penny I had went towards purchasing food to address hunger in the household. However, with the recent blessings of rain and the prospect of a successful harvest, I am optimistic about the future. Once my family has enough food, I plan to allocate a significant portion of the cash transfers toward constructing a new house. This new dwelling will provide ample space for everyone in my family and offer my co-wife and her daughter, along with two grandchildren, their separate living area. Additionally, having my own house will enable me to comfortably raise poultry, as one room can be dedicated to their care while I occupy the other. I am grateful that I was able to save some of the previous cash transfers to acquire four iron sheets, which will be instrumental in the construction project."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kadzo received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"My ultimate goal is to have a new house to replace the damaged one we currently live in. The ongoing rains caused one side of our house to collapse, creating a large opening that allows cold air in at night. To address this issue, I envision building a two-room house with mud walls and an iron sheet roof, while utilizing the current structure as a cooking area. My husband and I have agreed to set aside a portion of our cash transfers to gradually acquire the necessary building materials. I am grateful that the previous cash transfers have already enabled me to purchase 30 building poles, which will serve as a starting point for our construction project."
Zawadi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Zawadi received a $25 tenth payment.
"My goal is to send each of my seven children to college. I intend to do this by using the transfers I have received to invest in farming and animal raising. I'll consider this to be a major accomplishment."
Mwenda's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Mwenda received a $25 tenth payment.
"My main objective is to improve my life. I want to start raising animals, mainly goats, and I think saving some of my transfers will help me do so. I'm happy to know that my family will be well taken care of as a result of this."
Sidi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Sidi received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"I want to be financially secure. I'm looking forward to opening a small eatery in my village with the subsequent transfers I receive. This will provide me with daily income to sustain my family."
Charo's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Charo received a $25 tenth payment.
"Even though my grown children help me financially, I try not to rely on them too much. I plan to start a livestock farm where I will raise goats for sale. This will provide financial security for my wife and me."
Katumwa's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Katumwa received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"We've had a lot of rain in the last month, so I'm planning to plant some crops for sale. The proceeds will allow me to start a poultry company, which will protect me if the rains fail again."