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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I used my token payment to pay school fees (2000), buy beddings and clothes (4000) and sent 4000 to my spouse who got a job in Gwassi for settling down.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house in the village because the one we had fell.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy household items like a mattress, a bed and chairs. The remaining transfers will be used to revive my former business, I used to have a small hotel selling snacks and light meals but I had to shut it down.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having started a small hotel selling snacks and light meals. My business enabled me to educate my children who are in primary school, feed my family and save some money with a women's self help group.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and I also have a spouse who at times is violent after drinking, but I persevere because of my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am at home alone, whenever I am alone I feel at peace as nobody is around to disturb my thoughts.
