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 biggest difference in your daily life.
My mind is settled now because I have bought some materials for constructing an Iron roofed house come my second my second transfer. I intend to move into this house when I retire. Previously, I was stressed because I had no house to go to after leaving my job.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt happy because it was an opportunity for me to make my dream of construction the house come true.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my first transfer for purchasing the construction materials ( 2 trips of sand, 4 of bricks, timber). I also bought food, a tarpaulin, a solar panel and clothes for my son.
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access_time over 4 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I plan to spend Givedirectly money for building iron-roofed house in my village. Iam soon retiring from civil service but I have no home to settle. I have been wondering on how to build a house since my spouse abandoned me with the children. This house will give me better relief of retirement.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My favourite part of the day is evening hours. Iam engaged teaching from morning till afternoon, so the only relaxing time is evening. I listen to some preachings from the radio station and this relieves my mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face currently is lack of enough money for Educating my children. I separated with my spouse but unfortunately all responsibility of paying their fees rest on me. This is over stressing and they have stop studying since I can not afford thier fees.
