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 biggest difference in your daily life.
My daily life is filled with Joy and happiness because this transfer helped me buy a cow which I'm so proud about. I can also change clothes on daily basis compared to the days before I got my transfer. I used to wear same clothes day in day out because I did not have enough money to buy clothes.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received this transfer because I never believed I would also get a chance like this one. Ever since I was born I have never handled such big sums of money and I thank Give Directly for the assistance.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a cow which will produce more an increase my wealth. When my cow produced I will be able to take and it sale milk therefore I will be earning some income.
I also gave my mum some money that helped her build house.
I used some of this transfer to buy household items like clothes.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be in position to buy an acre of land where I will cultivate so as to help my child.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wakeup when I am healthy, I have to be happy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is becoming pregnant and being abondoned by the man responsible for the pregnancy.
