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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Sleeping in a decent house is what receiving this cash transfer means to me. One year ago, I built this house but because I did not have enough money, the materials that I used were not durable to last for a long time. Recently the roof started leaking which causes everywhere to become wet whenever it rains. I feel very sad about this situation because my six month old son always gets sick as a result of the cold. I plan to use this cash transfer to renovate my house by changing the entire roof. I will also buy new mattresses to get rid of the spoiled ones that have been damaged by the water.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What brought me joy and happiness in the last six months is the safe delivery of my spouse. Last year my wife became pregnant and I was very worried because I did not have money to take her to a bigger hospital in case of any complication. I was very relieved when I was informed six months ago that she gave birth safely without any complications.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Unreliable source of income is the greatest challenge that I am currently facing. For the past three years I have not been fortunate to secure a job to earn an income. This makes it very difficult for me to provide for my family. Most days we go to bed hungry because what we have to eat per day is not always enough.
