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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy to have received this amount of money in my home. I had always wanted to be part of this programme when i heard about it in neighbouring villages
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I had always wanted to have a house with iron sheets and also have enough food. All this is now a reality to me
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I used the money to buy 2 bags of maize, i also bought bricks so that i can build a house. I paid the Labours and bought most of the materials in the building of the house.
Enrolled
access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My life will be very different. I will be able to build my own land and build my house. In future I will be ablrbto start my own family thrrr
What is the happiest part of your day?
My work as a tailor. Helps me bring money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Ndikukhala mopanikizika and I wish to have my own place
