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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.
Nasirin's family
access_time 12 hours ago
Nasirin enrolled.
"As the head of my family of eight, charcoal burning is our main source of income. Yet, it is a tough business, especially during the rainy seasons when we have to stop operations. On those days, I take up casual jobs like weeding to earn $2, but it is barely enough for food. When I receive my transfers, I am planning to invest $300 in cultivating my 1-acre piece of land, which has been idle for over five years due to financial constraints. My goal is to provide food security for my family by shifting away from charcoal burning. I am excited about the prospect of achieving both food security and financial stability through agriculture."
Belvin's family
access_time 1 day ago
Belvin enrolled.
"As a woman, I believe in the importance of self-reliance and contributing to my family's well-being in any way I can. While my husband's teaching job provides the main source of income for our family of five, I have taken the initiative to open a shop business selling foodstuff to the villagers. However, I have encountered challenges in stocking the shop adequately due to financial constraints. That is why I am grateful for the upcoming transfers, which will provide the means to invest in restocking the business. I plan to spend $100 towards this endeavour, ensuring that the shop is well-supplied to meet the needs of our customers. Additionally, I recognize the significance of our land in providing sustenance for our family. With this in mind, I intend to spend $300 on cultivating our seven acres of land. I will sow maize to feed our family and cultivate pasture for our goats, ensuring both food security and the well-being of our livestock. Achieving financial stability and food security is my ultimate goal. I am optimistic that these investments will contribute to our family's overall success."
Mukhwana's family
access_time 1 day ago
Mukhwana received a $1204 second payment.
"I hope to construct a plot in a plot i bought and start some agricultural business next year"
Sabera's family
access_time 2 days ago
Sabera received a twenty-second payment.
"I've always had a desire to start poultry farming by raising chickens. While I had planned to begin this venture earlier this year, I was discouraged by the outbreak of coccidiosis disease in my neighborhood, which wiped out all the poultry. I intend to take a few months off before starting this venture to prevent a recurrence of this disease. I believe poultry farming offers a lucrative opportunity. Besides, with the availability of maize produce, the chicken will always have feeds. This business will provide me with various benefits. I can sell the chickens to pay for my three children's school fees or to cover other essential expenses, supporting my husband in the process." (Occupation: Small business)
Riziki's family
access_time 2 days ago
Riziki received a $26 twenty-second payment.
"To establish a stable income source for my growing family, consisting of my wife and child, I aim to use the cash transfers to realize my dream of constructing rental properties. My plan revolves around livestock keeping and building rental spaces. With around ten goats, I can sell them for around $100 each, gradually accumulating funds to purchase land at the market center to build the rental house This rental space will serve as a crucial income source for my family, even beyond the duration of the cash transfers. I'm grateful for the progress I've already made, having acquired six goats this far." (Occupation: Small business)
Aisha's family
access_time 2 days ago
Aisha received a fourteenth payment.
"I used to run a small vegetable selling business in the village last year, but I had to close it when I became expectant and needed to move to town for better healthcare. Unfortunately, shortly after their birth, my twins did not make it. The loss has made it hard for me to return to the village promptly, but I plan to go back to revive the vegetable business in the coming months. The profits from this venture will not only enable me to contribute actively to our needs and support my husband but also save up for enrollment in an Early Childhood Development course. Ever since I completed high school in 2022, I've harbored a dream of becoming a teacher. I aspire to have a stable teaching job to provide for our growing family in the future."
Mwenda's family
access_time 2 days ago
Mwenda received a $26 eighteenth payment.
"Nothing worries me more than the lack of a stable income, especially with my son, Abdalla, still in school. Ensuring he receives a good education by covering his school fees is my top priority. Despite my husband's and my limitations in taking physically demanding jobs due to our advancing age, I see livestock ownership as the best way to generate wealth and secure my son's education. Even if the cash transfers were to end, I wouldn't be concerned. I'm already planning to invest in goats and have begun saving towards this goal." (Occupation: Small business)
Alice's family
access_time 2 days ago
Alice received a twenty-second payment.
"Looking ahead, by the end of the year, I aim to expand my tailoring business further by investing in more equipment and materials, estimating a cost of at least $500. This expansion will not only ease financial strain in our household but also enable me to play a more active role in supporting my husband. It will also lay a foundation for providing for our growing family in the future, especially once the cash transfers cease." (Occupation: Small business)
Lucky's family
access_time 2 days ago
Lucky received a $26 eighteenth payment.
"After finishing high school in 2021, I dreamed of attending college to study mixology. Unfortunately, my family's financial situation didn't allow for it. We relied on my father, who worked various odd jobs like charcoal making to support our large family of seven school-going children. I didn't want to add to his burden, so I had to put my dreams on hold. Then came the cash transfers, like a ray of hope in our lives. With the initial transfer, I started a small vegetable-selling business in the village, which I still manage today. The profits from this venture not only sustain me but also help me contribute to my siblings' school fees when needed. From the recent three transfers, I managed to save $50. I plan to save a significant amount by September to finally enroll in the college I've been dreaming of. When two of my siblings were sent home for school fees, and my father couldn't cover the costs immediately, I stepped in with $20. I also invested $20 in buying a goat, aiming to grow my assets. The remaining amount went towards essential household expenses like toiletries and food."
Rachel's family
access_time 2 days ago
Rachel received a $418 second payment.
"For years, the weight of fear bore down on me, overshadowing even the simplest moments with worry for my family's safety. The dilapidated state of our pit latrine was a constant source of anxiety, especially with my four young children. To put an end to this perpetual worry, I decided to invest $350 of the recent cash transfer into constructing a modern pit latrine. By purchasing bricks, bags of cement, and pipes and covering transportation costs. I ensured that my family could relieve themselves in a safe and hygienic environment, free from the looming threat of collapse and diseases like cholera. The sense of relief that washed over me as the construction was completed was immeasurable, knowing that my children were no longer at risk and that our home was now a safer place.  With $195 remaining, I saw an opportunity to breathe new life into my struggling business. Reviving my clothing and small fish business became my priority, a venture once teetering on the brink of collapse due to insufficient capital. Now, with a thriving business, I no longer rely solely on my spouse, who works as a storekeeper at a nearby school. This newfound financial stability not only allows us to meet our family's needs comfortably but also empowers us to address any unforeseen challenges promptly. Thanks to this assistance, the weight of uncertainty has lifted, replaced by a newfound sense of security and stability for our family."
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