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 the transfers I was happy because I knew how much this money was going to help me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference it has bought is that my life feels fine I have no worries because with this money I am getting things done.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent the transfers on fertiliser and maize I also bought roofing because I want to build a house.
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I intend to use the money to start a small scale business so that I sustain my daily livelihood with some daily cash
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest whenever I am chatting and nice a meal with my children and husband
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have always wanted to start a business but lacked the financial means to do. I believe this money has come at the right time and I will use it to open the business
