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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My priority is to ensure I connect piped water to my home. This will give me comfort since I will be able to get water directly at my doorstep unlike at the moment when I buy from my neighbour a distance of 0.5 kilometers which I find hard for my age. To ensure this comes to a reality, I will use $300 of the transfers on this water project. On the other hand, I intend to repair my house's walls and floor to make it strong since it's so weak and during rains, the walls fall down. Also I plan to construct a decent toilet because I currently used some rugs to surround the pit, and I call it my toilet. What a shame! I estimate the cost of all these to be $600. The remaining amount will help me to buy a new bed and a mattress to replace the old ones. Hence, this is basically what receiving this money means to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What gives meaning to my life is when my daughter visits me. At this time, I usually feel so comfortable since her company brings peace of mind to me. Also, she does all the household chores and this gives me time to relax and rejuvenate from the daily tasks. Hence, I consider the company of my daughter as what gives me happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I find life to be so tough at the moment, especially in terms of getting my very basic needs like food and access to clean and safe water. I am aged (75 years ) yet I live alone most of the time when my daughter is away. This makes my life so miserable because I am not energetic enough to go for the water despite being available at a distance of 0.5 kilometers. At times, I also find it rough to prepare food by myself when I fall sick. Hence, I consider this situation of loneliness and water scarcity as my biggest concerns.
