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 recipient was so happy beyond belief cause she never thought of ever having such money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The recipient now has enough food and plans on building a house
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The recipient is so greatful cause she was able to buy food mattress and other household items
Enrolled
access_time 3 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am grateful for being enrolled in the program. This means a lot to me. I been looking for money to buy cement so that I can plaster my house and have a concrete floor but it has been always a challenge. I am glad that I will be able to buy cement with the transfer.
I will also buy mattresses plus beddings and enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am always happy when I have money
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
