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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
