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 feel so delighted as the biggest difference in my daily life seeing all the building materials that I will be using to complete my house. Prior to receiving this money, together with my husband, we had just given up on completing the house because we had no where to get money. My husband had lost his job and so we were living by doing casual labor to maintain the family needs.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy because I really did not expect it and yet it was here! to be used unconditionally.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy some fifteen pieces of iron sheets, five metal bars, three metallic doors doors, timber that I plan to use to complete my house.
I then used the balance to buy some utensils and food staffs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to take care of the education needs of my children and complete the construction of my house. I hope to plaster it and buy better doors. I will also buy new iron sheets and replace the ones that I have because the house leaks.
I will be able to have better rest in my home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am seated with my husband.
We plan how best we can support our family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of food to feed the family. I don't have land that I can cultivate to get food so I do casual labour to take care of the needs of the household.
