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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. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on purchasing food to sustain the family,a table,paid workers to prepare my parcel of land and spent most f the money on purchasing water pipes for irrigation purposes."
Ezekiel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ezekiel received a $95 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on school fee for 5,000 KES , and on a small water pump (12,000 KES ,to which I added my own 7,000 KES), since I believe the water pump will be a source of capital for my family in future"
Catherine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Catherine received a $481 second payment.
"When I received my second transfer, I used the larger portion to buy construction materials that I used to complete my house which my husband left halfway when he died. I used the remaining amount to dig a well. I feel so happy for a better shelter and clean water. This has protected me from harsh climate and security in general. "
Jecolia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jecolia received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to urchase water pump and pipes worth 33,000KES. The rest of the money I also used to cultivate my land and bought vegetable seeds. I am now able to provide food for my family due to the little money I receive from the firm"
Charles's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Charles received a $481 second payment.
"I spent most of the money in buying building materials to repair my house which was in a poor state. My family now has a much more better place to call home and I know this will come a long way. Part of the money I spent on pipping water in my house. Water is life and having a constant source of it has saved me from the stress of fetching water from a far and at times going without it. The rest of the money came in handy in paying my sons medical bills when he was admitted to hospital after an accident. I thank God he is now healed."
Carren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carren received a $481 second payment.
"My husband is a casual labourer and he at times has to hire tools and equipment for his work to continue. I bought for him some tolls and equipment so that he can save on the hiring fees. My house has not been in good state so I have purchased some building materials that I want to use to repair both my house and my grand father's we are only waiting for rains so that we can get water for the work.My children were sleeping down on a mat,I was able to buy a double bed and a mattress and now they are sleeping well and cannot be infected with diseases. I was pregnant at the time I got this transter and really helped me to settle hospital bills when I delivered, I don't know what I could have done had it not been for the transfer.I eat well and I am also able to boost my business which will help my entire family."
Siprina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Siprina enrolled.
"Receiving this money is a blessing to me , I am so happy about it because it will give me an opportunity to change my life and face some of the challenges boldly like building a better house & buying water tanks to help me conserve water which I can also use for irrigation"
Robinah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Robinah received a $112 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to a bicycle as we wanted to use it for fetching water to make bricks for constructing our house as our house is leaks whenever it rains. We also rented out land for growing rice when it rains as we don't have enough land for growing enough food for our family "
Kesia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kesia enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I have is how I can pay school fees for my children. My husband and I use a donkey to sell water and that cannot sustain us and pay school fees."
James's family
access_time over 7 years ago
James enrolled.
"Receiving this money means we will experience change in our lives.This is because we intend to buy a water pump that will help us in our farm."
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