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 that I am no longer rained on inside the house because I managed to fix a new roof. whenever I had visitors, I could pray for the rain not to fall but now I am a happy person that is not worried anymore.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt happy, this was just like a dream because I did not expect it that very day. I just prayed and started using the money by adding stock in my restaurant.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Thinking of how I had started my restaurant, the struggles and where it is today I could just not let it collapse since this is where I have been getting money to take care of my needs and so when I received my transfer, I decided to boost it which was a great idea. I also fixed a new iron roof in my house which could leak during the rainy season. It was really tough because we could sit in the dry corners of the house whenever it rains which was stressful. I am glad that nowdays we sleep the whole night without waking up whenever it rains. I also paid college fee for my orphaned grandchild and re-kindled her dreams of going to school.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a big financial relief to me. I shall spend the money to build a new house, expand my business as well as paying fee to my grandchild.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up alive and strong, and discover that all is well with the rest of my family members.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a good shelter since the house I am currently living in is very old and in a bad state.
