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.
I have bought a cow which is going to help me settle any future need(children's education and sickness). Secondly, I was in position to plaster my house, that has made me very happy because I am now sleeping in very clean and cool house. Prior to receiving this transfer, I didn't have enough money to plaster my house and to acquire a cow.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My daughter in law informed me that I had received my money around morning hours. I became very happy because I had got the money for completing my house.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy 20 bags of cement, 5 trip of sand and paid construction workers. I also bought a cow.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Recieving this money means I can buy a cow and use theother portion for cultivating crops. I have been selling part of my food crops in order to raise money for planting more crops.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening after having both meals of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is inadequate income to pay school fees for my grand children. I take care of orphaned children.
