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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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I want to start a tailoring shop within Bondo town. I want to rent a house where I will be working from on a daily basis. I expect to generate some good profit from my business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before receiving the money, I used to strain a lot to buy food for my family but right now I can do so without straining.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
My life will change within the next few months to come because I will be able to own a tailoring shop which will generate some profits for me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Currently, the money has enabled me to pay school fees for my child as well as buying food for my family without straining. Initially I used to struggle so much to buy food for my children.
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What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is how to get capital for starting my own business. I should be owning a shop by now.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my Shamba. I know that after three months I will get some farm produce.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on buying sewing machine and materials for opening up a tailoring shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I am a trained tailor.
