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 money i was very happy because it was first time to receive a large amount of money which was enough for me to get all things i wanted.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life since i started receiving payments is that now i have enough food which will cover me for several months. In addition to that i am building a good house than the one i have now
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent my transfer on 20 iron sheets for roofing new house at MK6500 each, pots and plates at MK50000, 2 bags of maize for food at MK8500 each and paid builders who built my house at MK70000 and saved some amount of money
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will help me so much mainly in get food ,clothing for my kids and myself, I will also be able to pay fees for my kids and if possible I will also get fertilizer
What is the happiest part of your day?
When am home with my children sharing stories and having a meal
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is being able to provide to food for my family, getting income is a big challenge here but the little I get I manage to support my family which leads o skipping of meals and some days the kids go to school on empty stomachs but with this program I am sure all that is about to change
