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 l now have my driving license, l am able to seek for job any time.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l saw the message from give directly l was so happy that l could not go back to sleep as much as it was still early in the morning, l went and woke up my mother to share the good news with her.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to organize funeral for my spouse who past on at the time l got the transfer, l also spent the transfer to get my driving license since l completed my driving course but l was not able to aquire the license. The remaining balance l spent to cattle keeping so l bought sheep.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this cash transfer means a lot to me since I have been using a hired motor bike for taxi, I will therefore buy my own motor bike for the job. In doing this I am guranteed on more improved earning than while I was using a hired motor bike.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the morning since my motor cycle taxi job do not need jolly character I must be happy to attract customers whom we ferry to our local markets and various destinations and keeping a happy face draws more customers.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing right now is having lost my wife whom even as we are speaking lies in the mortuary and this is after a long illness that I have used all my savings in buying her drugs but bad lack she died. I am glad this project has come at this time I hope it shall give me a headstart from my already very difficult situation.
