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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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over 1 year ago
Mwenda
received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"I would love to establish an income stream by engaging in livestock rearing, specifically goats and cows. Currently, I rely on seeking assistance from friends or working on other people's farms during times of financial difficulty. However, this has not proven to be convenient. With the two goats I currently have, I plan to continue saving through the merry-go-round club to accumulate enough money to expand my livestock venture. This will build sustainable wealth for my family and reduce our reliance on external support."
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over 1 year ago
Kazungu
received a $25 tenth payment.
"In the next few years, I wish to have built a new house as the current structure is almost collapsing. I have already started buying iron sheets for the construction project and I plan to continue buying more building materials before starting the task. After the house is built to completion I would love to establish a small business. While I have not yet finalized my decision on the specific small business I plan to venture into, I am optimistic that once I have accumulated enough capital, I will embark on an endeavor that aligns with the demands of my community at that time."
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over 1 year ago
Matsanga
received a $633 initial payment.
"I was in the garden harvesting beans ,I was so happy after seeing cash on my account. It took me two day's planning and thinking of what I should do with the money, I and the family we decided that we should buy live stock as An investment , so that in the near by future we would sale them get more money and buy land in safe place where we can shift with my family ."
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over 1 year ago
Walimbwa
received a $633 initial payment.
"I was so happy because give directly had fulfilled what it had promised and I thought of everything I wanted to do with the money."
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over 1 year ago
Nabutiti
received a $633 initial payment.
"I was in the garden, I was over joyed, and the first thought was to go to the person I had talked to about buying a piece of land where I intend to relocate , I immediately called my husband Informing him about the cash"
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over 1 year ago
Furaha
received a $25 tenth payment.
"I have always wanted to build a large house with at least two bedrooms for my four children and myself. They have been sleeping in neighbors' houses at night for a long time, and I am not happy about it. My current house is very small and located in a waterlogged area, which is dangerous whenever it rains heavily because it could sink and also expose us to waterborne diseases. I intend to buy at least 31 pieces of iron sheets and building poles to facilitate the construction. I have so far managed to buy 15 iron sheets using the monthly transfers. Since I do not have a source of income that can allow me to buy all the materials at once, I am planning to continue saving monthly, buying them in bits until I achieve my goal. Building a new, spacious house on good ground is the only goal that I am planning to accomplish in the coming year and beyond."
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over 1 year ago
Khayiyi
received a $633 initial payment.
"I was in the garden, then I heard the message from mobile money. I felt so happy and lost the morale of digging. My heart wanted me to go home. My first thought was to go and withdraw the money and pay for a plot of land"
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over 1 year ago
Salama
received a $25 seventeenth payment.
"My primary objective is to ensure that my children receive a quality education. As a single parent without financial support, it is essential for me to strive to ensure my children's uninterrupted schooling. To accomplish this, I am committed to saving a minimum of $10 from my monthly income transfers, aiming to alleviate future financial challenges and provide my children with the education they deserve."
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over 1 year ago
Santa
received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"My primary objective is to establish a livestock rearing business. Over the past few months, I have developed a strong desire to engage in livestock rearing, with the aim of creating a reliable source of income for myself. Starting next month, I intend to begin this venture by investing approximately $20 to $25 in acquiring a single goat. Through careful management and dedication, I hope to expand my livestock operation and achieve long-term success."
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over 1 year ago
Mwanajuma
received a $25 twenty-first payment.
"My ultimate goal is to purchase a dairy cow. Although I have already embarked on livestock keeping by raising goats, I have always aspired to acquire a cow that can efficiently provide milk for my family without incurring the expense of purchasing it. To make this dream a reality, I have devised a plan to save at least $10 from my monthly transfers. By setting aside this amount, I aim to accumulate enough funds to buy a dairy cow by the beginning of next year, thereby fulfilling my objective of establishing a sustainable source of milk for my household."
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