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 the fact that I managed to build a permanent house immediately and moved in it. I now feel comfortable as it is a little spacious and comforting to stay here as compared to the leaking, and almost falling grass thatched house that I used to sleep in.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I felt so happy that I had as well received this unconditional transfer and would use as I please.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my entire first transfer 1700000 to buy some building materials such as Cement, Sand, Marram, Timber, Bricks, Iron sheets and paying up labor that helped to construct my house.
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access_time 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a semi permanent iron roofed house that will improve on my living conditions. The house I stay in now is grass thatched and leaky due to holes made by rats on the roof.
Invade of any balance, I will buy an ox in order to combine with my neighbour. When combined, they will be able to support in ploughing for easy and early crop planting hence improved food production.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the noon time when my family has eaten lunch, I sit and watch my children as they play. That makes me happy because it's a sign that they are satisfied and happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardsip I face in my life is inadequate land for crop cultivation. We survive on hiring land which is not sustainable. The cost of hiring land is high and that makes the household to have a poor saving culture.
