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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.
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Peter's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"I prioritize the way I did by paying school fees for my siblings because me I left school at an early stage and I wouldn't want my young ones to be like me. Secondly, I would start a business so that I can have something to sustain myself and lastly help the poor and the needy because they are part of the society and needs our help"
Ibrahim's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Ibrahim enrolled.
"My first priority is to save the money then invest that money in my existing business of a play station shop, then am hoping the business continues to grow so that I can buy a piece of land and build a house"
Alpina's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Alpina received a $526 second payment.
"The great difference in my life is that now I am stress-free since I was able to pay school fees for my children. My health has really improved and I am now happier than ever before."
Anderson's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Anderson received a $526 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now I have my own cow. I never knew that one day I would buy a high breed cow which will me feed my family and also get some income from the sale of milk."
Sarah's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Sarah received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt very happy and I informed my children about it in the morning and they were all happy."
George's family
access_time over 4 years ago
George received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment when when I received my money I felt so joyous because I knew that was end of my suffering since I was facing real financial challenges."
David's family
access_time over 4 years ago
David received a $444 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received cash transfer in that, I am now a stress free person after paying off the debts and tuition for my children."
Badiru's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Badiru enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will renovate my house then the balance will build another house for my children."
Stella's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Stella enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is lack of enough money for paying school fees for my children studying in Bukedea primary school. "
Fatuma's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Fatuma enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build a house that I can use as a food store and kichen. I also intend to dig a pit latrine."