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.
This financial support has enabled me acquire a cow. I am very excited because my cow is going to produce in a month time. My children will soon start taking milk which will boost their immunity and the cow will also help me with their education. Secondly, I have a new matress and bed that have given me comfortable sleep. Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have a cow and I had an old small mattress that was not user friendly without a bed.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I recieved my money, I became very happy because I had got money to better my life.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase a cow, a bicycle, a bed, a mattress, 6 wooden chairs, utensils and foodstuffs.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a piece of land that I can cultivate and oxen that will support in the cultivation activity. These will increase food productivity in my home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the evening when my children are healthy. This is because they can happily play which is my happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of land for cultivation. The piece of land that I have is just enough for a home compound with no where to cultivate yet there is need. I struggle to find some money that can enable me to hire atleast a piece of land each time I try to cultivate. In cases where I have failed to raise money for hire of land, I have just stayed back home because I can not force. I resort to doing casual labour just to be sure that atleast children have a meal.
