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.
Before recieving this transfer, my house was lacking windows, the provision for windows was covered with bricks that limited good aeration within the house.
However, after getting my transfer I managed to buy and fit 2 metallic windows that have given us good aeration in the house and I went ahead to replace the piece of iron sheet that was acting as a door with the metallic door which is safe and durable. In addition, I have acquired 2 mattresses, a bed and beddings that have made my house beautiful giving me great joy unlike before when I had only two old mattress and a pair of bed sheet that we were sharing with our 3 children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I had a message around at 12:AM, when I went ahead to cross check it was a mobile money message from Segovia indicating that I had got money in my account. Immediately I called my husband to tell him the news, at that moment I was very happy because I knew the money will help me off set all the demestic needs that I had.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to purchase 2 windows, a door, 2 mattresses, a bed, a blanket, 3 pairs of bed sheets, 5 plastic chairs, a metallic box, a bag, 1 bag of maize, clothes and to pay my medical bills.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will build a house that I specious enough to accommodate me and my children. The house I sleep in currently is shared with chicken which is not healthy.
In case of any balance, it will support me to pay off school fees for my children. My children don't attend classes regularly which has affected their performance in class.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after eating a meal which is always around 2:00pm. I feel energized and I can then carry on with my household chores, intrinsically motivated.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is poverty. My main source of income is through farming and when the crops fail to give good yields, it means my household income is affected directly and many activities like paying school fees will not be achieved.
