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 excited when I received the money because I knew I could buy things that I couldn't afford
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have things that k
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
Iron sheets, bicycle, food
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am very excited that I have received this money. It is a dream come true that I was enrolled into this program. I will use this money to build a new house. I want a new house because for me having a good house means that my life will change forever.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I have managed to work and I am able to buy enough food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of food. This problem comes in because it is only my husband who works as a fisherman at the lake. Sometimes he does not earn enough money to buy food that is why lack of food is the biggest hardship that I face.
