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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The main plan I have at the moment is to ensure I change my social status to the better. This will be possible by making sure I have a decent house, a long-term project as well as having the ability to support my children in school. I, therefore, plan to spend $400 to repair the roof of my house as well as fixing a nice door. This will give me peace of mind since the current house is leaking during rainy season. I also plan to buy 7 goats which will cost me $300 of my transfers. This will be my reliable source of income to support my family in the future. The remaining amount will help me to sort other needs such as school fees for my 3 children who are in primary school and in addition, I will buy new beddings to replace the old ones that never give us nice sleep. Thus, this is basically what receiving this money means to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
With the rains we received last year between October and December 2023, we were able to plant maize in our farms which was not the case before then due to prolonged drought. The harvest I got from the farm was two 90 kilogram bags of maize. Although the food can only sustain us for at least 3 months, It has brought a great sigh of relief to me. Hence, I consider the food I have in my household as my source of joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Financial instability is what I consider to be my biggest challenge. This is because, being a housewife means depending on my husband who is a casual laborer within the village. His work involves roofing and since he operates within the community, he finds it rough to get reliable customers on a daily basis. As a family, we have suffered food insecurity, poor housing and limited access to education for my children. What a life to worry about!
