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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When I receive this money, I will use some to reconditioned this house use the balance to improve my business. This house was build by my parents and now that they are no more, I just can't sit and see the house leaking and falling apart. Since the death of my parents, I've always wanted to change the roof of the house because of it deplorable nature. When ever the rain fall, the house begins to leak and it damaged some of our belonging. That is why I want to buy zinc and re roof the house. After which I will use the balance to improve my little business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
What has brought me happiness or joy in the last six months is going through save delivery without complications. I was very worried during my pregnancy because I lost my mother why in that condition. It was very difficult for me. But seeing that I went through save delivery with a beautiful daughter, it's something I need to be happy about. Secondly, the presence of Givedirectly in my town, have brought me relieved because I believe my plan is about to be actualize.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I am facing now is lack of money. My husband is not working and the only source of income we had broken down because I'm a young baby mother. My husband now have to do hard casual job to support the family, jobs which are not health friendly. We find it very difficult to get our basic needs theses days. I will really appreciate any help I can get to improve our livelihood.
