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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 5 years ago
Marita
received a $454 second payment.
"Give directly came to help because there was noway I could even construct a mere grass thatched house which I have been able to construct. I see most people in the village have constructed houses, bought livestock, Bought land, Started businesses, Paying school fees and Purchased Motorcycles among others. However, In my opinion everything went on well."
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over 5 years ago
William
received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I will be living a better life where my house rent will be the least of my concerns. My parents will no longer have to struggle to send me money for rent. They can divert the resources to my siblings back at home."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Nicholas
received a $527 second payment.
"The difference in my life since I received transfers from GiveDirectly is that I have made some serious steps in life. I spent my first transfer to buy a second hand motorcycle which is my main source of livelihood. Before GiveDirectly came and sent me transfers, I was riding someone's motorcycle, from which I had to share my daily earning with the motorcycle owner. However, from my own motorcycle, I have been able to make more money which I do not need to share with anyone. I thank God for GiveDirectly for making me self-independent through its transfers."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Festus
received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect life to change in the next six months In that, I will have saved some money to buy a motorcycle to use for a taxi. This project will earn me an a continues income. I will use it for transportation within and outside our village. I will also be in a position to help my parent to pay school fees for my sibbling who are in secondary school."
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over 5 years ago
Kevin
received a $544 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I can now drive legally without fear of being arrested. My movement has also been made easier thanks to the new motorcycle. I save a lot on transport and it also acts as a source of income."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Peter
received a $22 eighth payment.
"At the moment, it's really frustrating having to borrow means of transport from my neighbors who at times feel I am a burden to them so my new goal for the next four months is to jointly save up money with my mother and buy a second hand motorcycle which I can use to transport my mother to the hospital since she is old and can't walk."
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over 5 years ago
David
received a $22 twelfth payment.
"I have always had a desire to start a transporting and logistics business. I expect that in the near future I will be able to buy a small pickup truck that will aid me in running the business. The income from this business will go along way in helping me take care of my family and pay school fees for my children."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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over 5 years ago
Paul
received a $22 twelfth payment.
"My expectation in the next six months is to buy a motorcycle which I will use for taxi services. This will also bring in extra income for my family thus improving the general lifestyle. I want my children to have a comfortable home to stay, enough food and for them to study well."
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over 5 years ago
Irene
received a $472 third payment.
"I spent the whole of the third transfer to purchase motorcycle and hired it to somebody who is giving the money everyday as my source of income. This motorcycle have really improve my way of living because l do need to depend on my spouse fully l as use to before, l am able to eat whatever food l want of put on any dress l chose because of the motorcycle. "
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over 5 years ago
Pendo
enrolled.
"The biggest hardship has been financial constraints, with no reliable source of income.
We have had a plan of investing in motorcycle transport business and livestock, but due severe financial constraints this has not been realised.We have been struggling to meet our daily basic needs and pay for our child's education. This has rendered us unable to save for any future investments."
(Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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