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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.
Washingtone's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Washingtone received a $256 second payment.
"In the next six months, I am expecting my grain amaranth to be ready. I shall convert them to unga feeds which I shall also sell to generate more income to support my family. As a result, there will be a great improvement in my lifestyle since I shall be having a diversified source of income."
Gerison's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Gerison received a $369 second payment.
"I spent part of my most recent transfer to pay school fees for my brother since I did not want him to be left behind the syllabus as a result of being sent back home due to lack of school fees. It has always been a norm of him being sent back home which brought a lot of shame to our family. It also affected my brothers self esteem. It has always been my dream own a passport, I therefore spared some amount to make one. To add on that , since I am an upcoming artist I decided to record my second track using part of my money and released my second track courtesy of Give Directly. Apart from that since the transfers came at a time I had not paid my house rent, it came in handy and saved me from the shame of my house being locked by the landlord. To top it all I did some repair of our group office. I saved the rest of the amount so that I can use in case an emergency arises."
Milisa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Milisa received a $447 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I am happy because I sleep in a better permanent house. Before, I used to sleep in a leaky grass thatched house which was not conducive."
Tito's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tito received a $533 second payment.
"Previously, I had a very bad house as it was a corrugated house. When it was hot or cold, we experience the extreme and adverse weather changes which affected the health of my family as the children contracted pneumonia during the cold season. I build a new house using the transfer by buying building materials i.e iron sheets, poles, timber and nails. Now we live in a secure and conducive house."
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $447 second payment.
"My life is much better after my dowry was paid. My marriage is much stable and my parents are very happy. Before, I was not settled and my parents too were not happy. In addition, I acquired land which I plan to cultivate when the rainy season starts. Previously, we used to just rent farm lands for agriculture."
Noar's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Noar received a $447 second payment.
"My life has changed because I have got Livestock (cows) which I'm planning to spend on cultural function (dowry). Before, I could not pay dowry. I have also acquired a bed and a mattress which I never had."
Debula's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Debula received a $447 second payment.
"My life has improved because I'm sleeping comfortably in my permanent house. Before, I slept in leaking grass thatched hut. In addition, I have acquired a radio for listening to news and music during my leisure time. In the past, I did not know what was going on in the world."
Stephen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Stephen received a $465 second payment.
"My life has changed because I started a salon business which earns me profits everyday and these meets my needs like food and clothing. Previously, I could not afford to meet my daily needs."
Angella's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Angella received a $447 second payment.
"My life has changed in that, I am happy because I built a permanent house, acquired bedding and above all, I bought a cow as a saving. Before, I used to sleep in a grass thatched house that was expensive to maintain."
Jane's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jane received a $533 second payment.
"Previously, I could not afford to buy a lot of things. I have ventured into large scale sugarcane farming which is so lucrative as we have milling company in our village. When I harvest the produce, I plan to use the money I get from the sale to start up my own business which will more generate income for my family's upkeep."