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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.
Edward's family
access_time 5 years ago
Edward received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expected to have enough food for my family in that I will have harvested maize I planted. I expect to sell the surplus for money to meet other household financial needs. I foresee a happier and stressfree life in that I will have tackled the most demanding needs of my family."
Leonard's family
access_time 5 years ago
Leonard received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I would expect to have started a new shop where I would be running my business fulltime. I will also continue attending an open market on market day to sell second-hand shoes and from this, I expect to earn more profit which would help me to change our living standard."
Selin's family
access_time 5 years ago
Selin received a $23 eleventh payment.
"In the next six months, I would want to buy a cow. The cow will help in milk production of milk both for our consumption and for sale. The sale of milk will help me raise money to cater for daily needs of the family. I will also be able to sell the cow to raise money to solve other urgent family needs such as school fees and medication whenever one is sick."
Karen's family
access_time 5 years ago
Karen received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I would expect to have bought a cow. When the cow calves down we would get milk for use in our family and we will sell some to get money which will act as another source of income for our family."
Sheilah's family
access_time 5 years ago
Sheilah received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change significantly in the next six months. This is because I will be owning a cow. Consequently, we shall be having a reliable source of milk for consumption while selling the surplus to fetch some income. Moreover, we shall be living in a bigger house that comfortably accommodates us, unlike the one that we have currently. Additionally, we shall be enjoying additional income from the sale of surplus food items. As a result, I will lead a more optimistic life with the confidence of accumulating enough funds that will be used as school fees for my son who is joining secondary school next year. Hence, I will be living like the physically able individuals following the financial empowerment."
Silvia's family
access_time 5 years ago
Silvia received a $200 initial payment.
"It was in the morning when I had just woke up when I received my money. At that moment, I became so happy since I knew that this money would help me accomplish my dream of starting a saloon."
Christina's family
access_time 5 years ago
Christina received a $550 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now a happy parent. This is because my daughter was able to sit for her examinations and I am now sure that she will finish her college studies at the end of this year. When I had not paid her school fees, I used to have sleepless nights thinking of where to source money to use but I am now glad that I now sleep well."
Rose's family
access_time 5 years ago
Rose received a $550 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own five sheep unlike before. Since their gestation period is shorter, they will increase in number within a shorter period of time. Whenever I have an emergency, I can easily sort it out because they can be sold easily at any time since it is not costly like a cow and their market is always readily available."
Peninah's family
access_time 5 years ago
Peninah received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I intend to increase poultry farming activity and hire more land to grow my vegetables and tomatoes. This will increase my profits which will enable me to buy more livestock for rearing. This is some kind of investment which means I have future financial stability."
Evalyn's family
access_time 5 years ago
Evalyn received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I will have begun a business which will earn me some income to help me contribute to merry-go-round contribution. It is from here where I will buy iron sheets which will be used in building my new house. I will have peace of mind living in my own house as compared to currently where I am living in father-in-law's homestead."