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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When I receive my transfers, I plan on spending $600 on renovating my two-roomed house and furnishing it to make it more presentable. I constructed this house 20 years ago but could not complete it due to a lack of finances. Additionally, I plan to spend $300 for school fees for my children in secondary school and college. I will be glad that my children will no longer be sent out of school to collect fees like before. I will spend the rest on goats, as an investment, and food for the family. I have not been able to achieve this before due to financial constraints, as my family often depends on farming to earn a living. I am saddened that farming has not been promising because adverse climatic changes have affected the produce, leaving us with almost nothing to harvest. I am excited that the transfers will boost my family financially, providing support and stability.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Farming is a passion that runs deep in me. Four months ago, I sowed boma Rhodes grass on my 0.5-acre piece of land to earn income for my family of ten. I was excited three weeks ago when it rained, and now the grass is sprouting well. My area, Meisori sub-location, often experiences adverse drought, and I was afraid that if it continued, the grass might dry up. Hopefully, I will harvest it in a month's time, sell the seeds, and leave the hay for my cows to feed on. This brings me hope that my efforts will pay off and provide financial support for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As a family, we depend on farming for a living. However, three weeks ago, we experienced flash floods that washed away my 0.5-acre piece of land where I had sowed vegetables and maize. I had invested $60, acquired from the sale of my goat, into this venture. I am saddened that all this effort and money went to waste, and my family of ten no longer has a source of income. Currently, I depend on charcoal burning to support my family, but this is not a sustainable business. Sometimes, I run into losses due to damages from heavy rains, theft, and poor market prices, as a sack of charcoal sells for only $5 here. The uncertainty of this situation is deeply troubling, and I am seeking ways to provide a more stable and reliable income for my family.
