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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.
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almost 2 years ago
Kadzo
received a $26 sixth payment.
"Since my husband is advanced in age, he cannot actively work to make a living and provide for us. I have adopted charcoal-making as a source of income, which sadly does not produce enough to put daily meals on the table. Consequently, this made my spouse and I hugely depend on our three sons, who cut and sell chewing sticks. Ideally, everyone in my household just stumbles on earnings on a lucky day. To break this cycle, I plan on raising goats as a way of personal investment. As they mature and reproduce, so does my wealth increase. Also, I plan to construct a one-room, mud-walled, and tin-roofed kitchen structure as I have been using my son’s house as a cooking spot, which is unhealthy. "
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almost 2 years ago
Kamone
received a $26 tenth payment.
"My wish is to establish something that will ensure a steady stream of funds even after the cash aid program ceases in the coming few years. The only thing that comes to mind is owning livestock and letting them breed into a large herd. Although the current financial constraints, like food and school fees, greatly bar me from saving enough to start buying livestock, I hope to have that capacity in the days to come. As a starter, I plan on purchasing one goat at a time. I trust that the cash transfers will allow me to do so. "
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almost 2 years ago
Dama
received a $26 fourteenth payment.
"Besides securing food for my family, my focus is currently on renovating the roof of my house. Over the period, the iron sheets have rusted and developed perforations, which am afraid may allow water into the space when it rains. Therefore, in the next year, I plan to have revamped the roof. I started by buying an iron sheet using part of a recent cash transfer. Since I do not have any other stable source of income, I plan to continue securing at least a piece every month until I have 22 pieces, then hire someone to install them. "
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almost 2 years ago
Harrison
received a $26 tenth payment.
"My greatest fear is to spend the rest of my life without a substantial source of income. I would not wish to make charcoal for my entire lifetime; I want to do something more concrete, like starting a kiosk business. I believe I have enough skills and experience to run a shop since I used to work in one back in the day. However, right now it is challenging to establish and run this venture because of the overwhelming financial obligations on my shoulders. Regardless of the constraints, I hope that the cash transfers will allow me to start the business and stand a better chance of supporting my family. "
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almost 2 years ago
Zawadi
received a $26 fourteenth payment.
"I want to start a vegetable/sardine-selling business but my lack of the necessary resources is challenging me. My husband does not make much from charcoal burning, which means his hands are tied when it comes to supporting me in establishing the business. The motivation for owning this business is so that I can finance the treatment for my son, who has been physically impaired since he was born nine months ago. Apart from that, I want to be able to contribute to the household’s needs and support my spouse in providing for our seven children. "
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almost 2 years ago
Mukankusi
received a $300 initial payment.
"I now have a cow and I have bought food for my family , life has completely changed because of the donation."
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almost 2 years ago
Caren
received a $419 initial payment.
"Upon receiving the first transfer, I had many plans and was optimistic that I could accomplish them since my husband and I had put everything in writing. One of the challenges I had been facing was managing the movement of my livestock within my field. Fortunately, the money I received presented an opportunity to fence the field with partitions to control the movement of the cows. I spent $160 on buying barbed wire and fencing poles, which were sufficient to enclose the field. I am pleased that I can now confine the animals in one area and move them to the next when they have depleted the available grass. Additionally, I upgraded the chicken coop by purchasing a new chain link fence for $30 and iron sheets worth $20. Other things that required attention included my seating arrangements, which needed new cushions. I spent $20 on new cushions and $60 on clothes for my two children. Furthermore, I used $30 to purchase food for my family of four. The remaining funds were saved for future use in paying other household bills."
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almost 2 years ago
Becody
received a $419 initial payment.
"When I got a message from GiveDirectly confirming the receipt of my first transfer, I had my phone with me at my grocery shop where I usually work. Later that day, I went home to meet my children who I shared the exciting news with and told my trustee, Felix, about the good news as well. However, it was already late in the evening, so I couldn't withdraw any money. I planned to withdraw the next day with the help of my trustee since the account I was using was registered under his identification card."
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almost 2 years ago
Kahindi
received a $26 thirteenth payment.
"Though I have had several goals, I have singled out to pursue a driving course this year. It is a work in progress, and I hope to accomplish it before the year ends. I consider undertaking this course because it will help me acquire skills that can help to secure a job in a transport company. As a result, I will have an opportunity to work and supplement our household's income. Since it is the first course I have taken since completing my primary education, I am looking forward to its completion."
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almost 2 years ago
Rajab
received a $26 thirteenth payment.
"My main goal is to be a driver and have an additional income to support my growing family, therefore, I plan to join a driving school to enable me to attain a truck driving license that would open for me doors of opportunities in the driving field. To achieve my goal, I would be selling and buying more poultry where I plan to sell one at $13 so that the proceeds that I would be getting would be of help in terms of facilitating my driving fees."
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