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.
At that time when I received the cash transfer, I had just given birth and helpless. This cash transfer enabled me acquire most household items such as bedding and food. I feel much healthier now and happier. I also started up a small second hand clothes' business so as to sustain the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I heard the phone buzzing that early morning. However, when I read it, I felt extrememly happy. I called upon my spouse and conveyed the news to him. We drew up a plan on how to spent the cash transfer together.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first cash transfer to purchase a table , a bed, a mattress , four pairs of bed sheets, two back packs, suit case , clothes and food stuff.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to start up a business so that my money can keep growing the fact that I will be able to earn profits.
I will also be able to buy some goats and hens that can reproduce and support me in taking care of some eventualities that may arise in the future.
These are aimed at the wall being of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children have eatten food, are healthy and happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to take care of the needs of my household. I find it so hard to provide food, treatment and all other needs of a family because of lack.
