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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This money will mean a lot to me and my children. Since I have no husband, I have struggle twice than my married friends to have food and provide for myself too. We usually have problems such as lack of food, beddings, school fees and other needs. Lack of school fees caused my children to drop out of school and I am not happy with that. Sometimes I do engage in small businesses such as selling firewood and grass. It is hardwork but I have no choice.
This money will assist us in affording a better home especially buying iron sheets, cement and other household materials so that will live better tha before. Even though my kids have dropped out of school, I will make sure we invest the money into something such as a business so that we tak care of ourselves after the program ends.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Since we are used to be without food for the whole day and maybe eat once in the evening, nothing makes me happy than affording all three meals per day. This makes me happy as I know my children will not be tempted to go and beg from somewhere.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a woman, I struggle to get pieceworks than my male counterparts since in this village,most of the jobs that are there relate to farming. Failure to find money making opportunities is what's hard for me and my family.
