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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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was super excited the moment i received the transfer,i almost didn't believe it because i thought i won't receive it since over people received their first transfer last month (August)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life now will be owning a proper house,having adequate food since i have invested the money in farming.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
So far i have used 50% of the money in agricultural activities as of now i have rented 2 piece of land,i want to use it to cultivate maize,i have bought 10 bags of maize at K7,000 each,I'm planning to build a house,buying household utensils and i have kept some money to cater labour expenses.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
It makes me happy that I will receive this transfer because with it I will be able to rent bigger land to cultivate on this coming season because I don't have enough land which results in less than enough yield for my household. Some of it will be used to buy fertilizer to ensure good harvests.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am usually the happiest in the Morning upon waking up because I'm thankful for the good health
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship I face with in my household aside not having enough food is the lack of kitchen utensils in my house and also blankets.
