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.
There is a big change in my life now because I have purchased oxen for ploughing, utensils and chairs. Prior to receiving the transfer, I ploughed with a hand hoe which was time consuming and tiresome. I did not have chairs and whenever I got visitors, I carried for them a piece of wood to sit on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I woke my husband up to tell him that the money was in the phone. We both felt happy and we ululated as a sign of joy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer for buying a pair of oxen for ploughing, clothes for the children, utensils, chairs, a table and food.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My plan is to buy oxen and ox-plough for ploughing. I have been using an hand hoe as the only source of labour and this is not good enoug for increase production. I fetch very little through crop farming because of this and is not supportive to sustain the needs of my family. Once I get my oxen and ox-plough it will maximize crop production for sustainability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My fouvrite time is evening hours . My children only take a single meal a day ,so I feel much stressed the whole day as they are hunry. Iam only able to pick a smile from them after a meal and this enables me plan well for the next day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of farm land. I have only one garden for crop farming and it has lost all the fertility hence I realise low production which does not take care of my family demands. I can not afford Paying fees and school materials for my children and they eat once ,as aresult they have lost weight and malnurious.
