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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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over 1 year ago
Kimosop
received a $349 second payment.
"I still hope to transform a lot in the coming year to match the newly constructed permanent house. Despite the fact that there has been a devastating drought on rocky land marked by shrubs and herbs whenever it rains, I want to reclaim part of the compound for a kitchen garden by bringing in fertile soil, fencing around the parcel, and connecting water from the two tanks I purchased to irrigate the garden. The perimeter fence is a priority to keep stray livestock out of the garden, as is a strong lockable gate to improve security and reduce free entry into our compound. The kitchen garden project will reduce the cost of grocery shopping at the shopping center, and surplus produce will be sold to help pay school fees for the five children spread across different academic levels."
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over 1 year ago
Kadzo
received a $27 sixth payment.
"It has been a year since my husband passed away and left me without anyone to obtain financial support from. Though my sons occasionally buy me food whenever they can, I cannot totally depend on them as they have families to take care of. Therefore, Give Directly transfers have become my major source of income ever since. Months after my spouse passed on, our house’s roof was blown away by the wind, leaving a large hole that let in rainwater and cold. In my dedication to sealing the hole, I spent $20 from each of the three recent transfers to buy the grass and to compensate for thatching labor. Next, I bought food with the remaining amount as my house regularly runs out of food. For me, the cash transfers are God’s doing, which lifted me up during a trying time in my life; am eternally grateful. "
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over 1 year ago
Namakoye
enrolled.
"The challenge that we are facing is the constant water that comes and floods our compound and sometimes enter into the house. The water can easily flood our house when it heavily rains. We are always worried especially when it starts to rain."
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over 1 year ago
Jumwa
received a $27 sixth payment.
"I spent $20 from the recent cash to buy my children a solar lamp, which they could use when studying at night. All along, they had been using a globe connected to dry cells for studying that provided extremely dim light. They are now happy about their new lamp and this has motivated them to read. Next, I used $10 to buy them new books for their new classes. My husband, who mostly finances their education, was yet to earn that month’s salary from his security guard job and I was obliged to support him. I spent the remaining $4 on food as there was none left in stock. In January, I bought five chickens worth $20 for rearing and in December a bought a goat worth $24 for the same purpose. I am confident that these animals will help fund the education of my six children in the future. The remaining $14 and $10 went toward a tank for storing water and my savings at the merry-go-round club respectively. "
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over 1 year ago
Furaha
received a $11 initial payment.
"By the time I received the cash transfer, two of my children had stayed home for two days following an overdue school fee balance. My husband and I had not made enough money from our casual jobs of selling water and burning charcoal to cover the balances. I was glad to settle the $10 debt and see them resume their studies. Am more relieved now because they have never missed a day of learning since then. Next, I spent $2 to buy a chicken. At least when it reproduces and grows the flock, I can easily sell the chickens to fund the education of my six children. Finally, I spent the rest on food as the household had none and we had survived the entire afternoon on porridge. "
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over 1 year ago
Changawa
received a $27 sixth payment.
"The persistent drought has hindered farming activities for a long time, which has made hunger a main issue in my household. Also, the drought has also affected my job as a mason since there is no water to aid house construction projects. Sadly, this makes me provide just the supper meal for my family after having starved the entire day. This is why I mostly spent the entire amount from the recent three cash transfers on food, to ensure that my family had enough meals. At least, we had two meals per day for the first week, which improved and strengthened our health. Honestly, I commend Give Directly for the cash aid because it relieves some pressure off my shoulders. "
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over 1 year ago
Margaret
received a $411 second payment.
"I am grateful for GiveDirectly's incredible work in our community and beyond. Since their arrival, there has been a significant change in the village, with every household building a new house with a metallic roof. We used to get clean drinking water from a shopping center called Chepunyo, where we had to pay for it as well as cover transportation costs but I am glad that we currently fetch from the roof. GiveDirectly was fair to all households by enrolling us all and providing us with equal free cash transfers. If other villages followed suit, the program would be beneficial in transforming their livelihoods."
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over 1 year ago
Sadaka
received a $27 sixth payment.
"During his return trip from Mariakani town, my son was injured in a motorcycle accident. He suffered severe wounds as a result of the collision, and medical attention was given to him right away. He stayed in the hospital for a full week, which resulted in a hefty hospital bill. When I got my February transfer, I spent $15 to pay off my enormous $500 debt. I am glad he was discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home thanks to donations from family, friends, and kind neighbors. I spent the remaining $19 on food in addition to covering the hospital bill. I purchased two kilograms of beans, a kg of sugar, five packets of maize flour, some fish, and 500 grams of salt. I paid some money to buy water for use at home. Our local water sources have dried up due to the intense heat, forcing us to pay exorbitant prices for water from vendors."
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over 1 year ago
Peris
received a $410 second payment.
"I intend to do an investment. I chose to create a grocery store after doing some research because, as a result of the prolonged drought, vegetables are difficult to get in our village. I am convinced that doing this would generate significant sales because consumers travel great distances in search of vegetables. I will be able to support my family's needs because of this business. In addition to buying and selling vegetables, I want to build a vegetable garden next to my home because I can use the adjacent access to swamp water for irrigation. As a result, purchasing vegetables for sale will be more affordable."
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over 1 year ago
Annie
received a third payment.
"RE " I have plan to spend the most of my recent transfer on the plastering of my house wall, and the putting of floor in my house as well.
But because the place we normally get the sand from is full with water for now, i put the money somewhere safe for keeping"."
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