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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At the moment, being a teacher on a contract basis has not been beneficial enough to support my family of 3. My wife has not established a reliable job and this means, she majorly depends on me. My plan was to have a food kiosk in Kilifi that will be operated by my wife. This will be our additional source of income to solve the financial constraints in my household. To ensure this comes to a reality, I intend to spend $300 of my transfers on this business. On the other hand, I will also invest in agriculture, where I plan to do irrigation to produce maize and vegetables. This will be an extra source of income and I believe it will settle the food insecurity and other problems. On this project, I will use utmost $400 to make it to fruition. The remaining amount will help me to buy a second hand motorbike that will facilitate me as a means of transport to check the progress of my projects. Hence, this is generally what receiving this money means to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The arrival of GiveDirectly to our location is something that brought about happiness to me. This is because, I was sure that, when I get enrolled to this program, I will be able to achieve my dream. At the moment, I am so grateful and optimistic that one day, my life will never be the same upon receiving this money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The feeling of failing to achieve my dreams in the near future is something that makes me stressed. This is because, being a teacher on a contract basis means my salary is very low, usually $120 in a month. This amount can not fully meet my family's needs and I always feel, the low income as my biggest challenge.
