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?
The moment I received transfers I was very happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life right now is the improvement thats happening not only for me but the rest of the village
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent my transfers on mattress, fertilizer and I am building a house so I bought doors and cement.
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access_time over 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. I will use this money to finish up my house. I already have a built house so this money will be used to pluster the floor and walls.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have food and money in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is poverty. I am unable to find money to feed my children cloth them or buy basic needs
