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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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2 years ago
Angeline
received a second payment.
"RE " I have plan to spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing of planks for the building of a house of my own, because the house am currently living in belongs to my aunt. Therefore, as an adult there's a need i have a house of my own"."
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2 years ago
Pour
received a $244 third payment.
"RE "I spend the most of my recent transfer on purchasing cement for the renovation of my house.
I also spend the rest of the money on the purchasing of three mistresses of my house "."
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2 years ago
Hello
received a third payment.
"Since the death of my spouse 5 years ago, life has been very difficult for my children and I. I was the one making farms to care for them. Most of the time, the crops don't yield enough to enable me to sell to support my family. Givedirectly brought a lot of joy to my home. Our house wasn't completed but with Givedirectly support, my entire house was plastered and I was able to enroll my children in school. Now I'm a proud mother."
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2 years ago
Mamie
received a third payment.
"By providing direct cash to us without any conditions attached.They improved our lives and we are able to build our own houses."
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2 years ago
Helena
received a $244 third payment.
"l have always dreamt of having a decent house of my own even when I'm no more My children and grandchildren can depend on them for accommodation. Things were rough that we couldn't afford our daily meals. We had to go into the bush to hustle for palmnuts sell them in order to survive. Each time we plant our crops, they don't produce well enough for sustainability. Givedirectly funding was able to help us fulfill our dream of becoming a home owner, which we are grateful to God almighty."
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2 years ago
Emmanuel
received a second payment.
"My whole focus is building my own house and with the help of this Give Directly unconventional cash transfer, i am going to accomplish it this year because i have started the process already."
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2 years ago
Kache
received a sixth payment.
"Am grateful that the previous cash transfers allowed me to buy livestock like 2 chickens and a goat. Now the plan is to continue growing the herd and let them reproduce. I believe that I could generate enough funds to support the education of my four children through these animals. That is why, my priority is to have bought at least three more goats by the end of the year."
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2 years ago
Zawadi
received a $28 sixth payment.
"My focus is on building the new house and supporting the education of my children. I know that my husband struggles alot to put food on the table through charcoal making, and I would love to support him in doing these two things. When my savings hit $100, I plan to start buying building materials like iron sheets and tree poles for the new house. At the same time, I plan to be always paying school fees for my children so that they never miss a day of school due to unpaid tuition. I hope to achieve all these through the cash transfers."
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2 years ago
Dzende
received a $28 tenth payment.
"My husband's salary as a house manager is barely enough to provide a month's worth food for our six children and I. Not to be a burden to him, I started rearing livestock as a source of income that will help generate funds for the household needs in future. Right now, I own a herd of 13 goats. By the end of the year, I hope to have grown this herd by five more goats. I pray this happens through the cash transfers since I have no any other income stream."
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2 years ago
Gona
received a $28 sixth payment.
"After I completed my high school studies, I had not enough money to join college so I was forced to go look for a job so that I can sustain myself. Life was really unbearable until GiveDirectly came through for me. The moment I received my transfers I was able to go look for a good job and I was lucky enough to have been chosen to be a substitute primary school teacher. I teach them and at the end of the day I get paid and the money I receive I normally save them. I am planning to join college and go pursue my career of becoming an automotive engineer. I believe that the future is bright and the little savings plus the transfers I receive will enable me to secure myself a good school and after I graduate I will start up my business. With the business I start, I will be able to make huge profits that will help me give back to my community because that is what I desire most."
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