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 when i received my transfer i was very happy because since i was born nothing of this kind had happened in my life. The amount of money is so huge and will change my life
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
For a long time, i wanted to develop my home but failed several times because i had no money so this transfer will help me to build a good kitchen, toilet and buy all things i wanted in my life
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent part of the transfer on 1 matress which i bought at MK50000 and the rest of the transfer was saved
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access_time almost 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so happy to receive these funds from GD. My family and I will benefit and change our lives. I will build a kitchen and buy food with this money
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am the happiest when I have enough food in my home
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I struggle to find money to buy food and fertilizer in my household.