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 very happy and thankful at the same time. I tried to call the phone number for the organisation, but it could not connect. I am very thankful to Give Directly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life would be, being able to build a proper and stronger house. Give Directly has made it a possibility.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent some of it by buying 2 bags of maize of food since I did not have any food in the house. I have also bought blankets to allow me to sleep comfortably. I also want to build a house,since the one i have is very small and could fall down. As of now i have started moulding bricks. I Will buy 24 iron sheets for the roof of the house .
Enrolled
access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to be enrolled into this program as this means I will be able to build a better house for my household as the current one is grass thatched, made of mud and in bad shape.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I can afford to have atleast 3 meals
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I lack money for fertilizers which affects my maize yields each year resulting in constant hunger on my household
