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 difference I have seen in my life is that the transfer has enabled me to renovate my house that was so dusty since it was not cemented. I am in the process of constructing a separate house for my children which will provide some privacy for me and my husband.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I saw the mobile money message, I became happy. It was the first thing of it's kind to happen to me, it excited me and I felt at peace.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying construction materials that I am currently using for renovating my house and the remaining materials will be used for constructing a separate iron roofed house for my children.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to complete the construction of my house, take care of the education needs of my children and buy a cow that can reproduce.
This will help me solve some future eventualities that may arise.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up healthy.
I am able to complete my tasks of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is poverty.
I have children who actually go to school but there is no money to provide for them.
I depend on agriculture for survival.
Sometimes I also do casual labour as a way of raising some money in order to provide for the family.
