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 is that I now live in peace because I have paid my dowry and I no longer have stress related to that, because i have paid a debt that has been hanging around my neck for such a long time. Finally, I have been able to expand my house to make it a more spacious building that can now accommodate more people very comfortably.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I got the message from the organization. When I saw the message I just said to myself that indeed God remembers His people at the time when they need him the most, and all prayers never go unanswered.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on buying cows and goats that I used to pay dowry for my wife. My in laws were very happy when the event came to pass after staying with my lady for such a long time without paying the dowry due to low finances. I also managed to increase the size of my house because it was very small for my expansive family.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to live like my neighbors. I plan to buy iron sheets, timber and pay labor for building my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when trimming our fence, I like good looking environment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of stable source of income to support my family needs. I have not formalized my marriage and this has lowered my dignity in our clan.
