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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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11 months ago
Joyce
received a $25 seventeenth payment.
"As a mother of six children, I sell coconuts and charcoal along the roadside, as well as to shopkeepers who sell them on my behalf. My primary goal is to provide my children with a good life by ensuring their school fees are paid on time. I firmly believe in the power of education to pave the way for a brighter future for my children. Additionally, I aim to invest in a bull to harvest our land, ensuring an abundance of food for our family and creating opportunities for us to easily sell our harvest and have enough to eat as well."
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11 months ago
Patricia
received a $25 twenty-first payment.
"I am currently a student at a hairdressing college in Kajiado, pursuing further education to enhance my skills in hairstyling. I chose to enroll in college because I wanted to expand my knowledge and perfect my craft. While I already had some experience in making and styling hair, I felt that formal education would provide me with the opportunity to learn more and refine my techniques. I used my transfers to fund my education, and the decision brought me immense happiness. To manage the financial aspect, I discussed a payment plan with my school director and agreed to pay $10 each month. This arrangement allows me to pursue my studies without financial strain. Upon completing my course, my plan is to open my own salon. I am confident that this venture will not only allow me to further my skills but also provide me with a stable source of income. With my business up and running, I will be able to easily support my children's education and secure a bright future for us all."
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11 months ago
Tabu
received a $25 twenty-first payment.
"In my current work, I am engaged in selling and burning charcoal to sustain my family. Concurrently, I am nurturing four goats with the intention of increasing their numbers through breeding. This strategic move will facilitate the sale of some goats, enabling me to procure a dairy cow. With this acquisition, I aim to launch my own milk-selling business, catering to the needs of my neighbors and expanding my income streams. My goal is to secure a substantial profit, ensuring my children enjoy an uninterrupted education and fostering an improvement in our living standards."
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11 months ago
Sidi
received a $25 twenty-first payment.
"As a mother, I strongly believe in investing in the future of my children. Currently, I earn income by burning and selling charcoal. I currently have six goats, and my goal is to expand my herd to twenty-five. I am committed to saving enough from my work and also from my transfers in order to achieve this goal. I want to invest in goats so that whenever my children are sent home from school, I can easily sell them and be able to pay their school fees without any difficulties."
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11 months ago
Furaha
received a $25 twenty-first payment.
"I am currently unemployed due to the scarcity of rainfall, which has impacted my job of cutting trees. In response to this situation, I am considering starting my own shop where I will sell cakes, sugar, and flour. I find this venture promising because it's relatively easy to start and doesn't require a large capital investment. My primary motivation for pursuing this business is to ensure I can afford to pay my children's school fees without difficulty. To gather the necessary capital, I plan to sell my chickens after they hatch and also save enough from my transfers."
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11 months ago
Butaali
received a $1194 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer on my children's education because i have hope that they will support me tomorrow"
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11 months ago
Roy
received a $324 third payment.
"GiveDirectly has truly changed our lives for the better. I've achieved things I never thought possible. I've managed to fence my farm, which was a huge challenge before. They've also helped with the water problem by providing a tank for my home. Now, I can store water easily, which has eased the burden of water scarcity. I have no complaints about GiveDirectly's current programs, and I don't have any recommendations for changes."
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11 months ago
Salome
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"As a subsistence farmer, one thing that I consider to have made my life harder is the unreliable seasons. This is because, rains in the area are unpredictable and sometimes, our harvests are very low making my household food insecure. Due to this situation, any amount that my husband sends me goes to food and to support my children in school. Sometimes, I become so worried about my future since I lack savings to depend on. Hence, I consider food insecurity and financial instability as my biggest concerns."
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11 months ago
Rahel
enrolled.
"Food insecurity is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband and I do casual jobs which are rarely accessible in our area. This makes the family to go without food most of the time. My children sometimes miss classes due to hunger ."
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11 months ago
Gladys
enrolled.
"Accessing reliable job is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I do casual jobs with little income that caters for food only. Sometimes I go without food. My father is aged and sick so I lack the capital to take him to have better medication."
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