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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am currently sleeping in a semi permanent house that is very old and about to fall. Upon recieving my first transfer I was in position to purchase construction mateials(bricks and iron sheets) that intend to use for constructing a house. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have hope of building a new house because I couldn't afford construction materials.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I became very happy because I had got the money to build a better house for my self.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 3 trips of bricks, 12 pieces of iron sheets, a mattress, utensils, clothes and foodstuffs.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I an going to construct a permanent iron roof house. The one I am sleeping in now is semi-permanent and I am scared it may collapse any time.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up very fine without any problems for me and my husband.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship I am facing right now is the sorry state of the house I am sleeping in. Iys semi-permanent and due to heavy rains realised, it may collapse. I am also lucking household items like beddings and chairs.
