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.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house that is current at the roofing level. I am expecting to finish construction with my second transfer, once my house is complete, I will be relieved from the leaking hut that I currently sleep.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I became very happy because I had got the money that would enable me buy construction materials and pay labour for constructing an iron roofed house that I had planned.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase construction materials(bricks, cement, timber, wheel barrow, sand) and paid construction workers.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means building an iron roofed house. That will improve on my standard of living and reduce the burden of looking for grass not leaving out the cost that will be reduced on purchasing grass every year. The house I sleep in is grass thatched and costly to renovate.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around 2:00pm when I have struggled to find what to eat. My household does not have enough food and so I have to do casual labour in order to make ends meet. Once I have eaten, I am happy because I know that my days will end well.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship faced in my life is inadequate income that comes with low self esteem. My income comes from farming which is not reliable and due to drought or floods, it reduces yields and income.
