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?
You know, I am old, but when I was informed about the arrival of my first transfer, I was so happy. It was hard to believe but finally I saw the money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My living standards have greatly improved. I was able to build my dream house and now I sleep well
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought a cow and also constructed my house
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access_time over 1 year ago
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
I Plan buy a plot of land at USD 1184 on which I will build a house worthy USD 263 that will help us stay comfortably without stress and worries that may die anytime of natural culmities.
I opt to buy a cow at USD 394 which will help me and people to live good life since we shall be taking some milk and selling some to cater for other basic needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I felt very happy when I received 70,000usgs for elderly people from Government which helped me buy sugar, soap, salt and food to take me through some days without stress.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I currently face a problem of poverty which is the cause of all other problems that I am experiencing in life forexample I fall sick all the time but I am unable to meet required treatment.
I also face a challenge of hunger because I am very old, weak and unable to work for money that can help me meet all basic needs.
